Steering Gearbox: Installation

CAUTION: For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.

Install the steering gearbox assembly.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Connect the lower side of the universal joint assembly steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSTALLATION .
Connect the tie-rod ends. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>TIE-ROD END>INSTALLATION .
Install the stabilizer front and the sub frame COMPL as a unit. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER .
Install the sub frame front LWR C COMPL. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>SUB FRAME>INSTALLATION .
Install the under cover rear. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FLOOR UNDER PROTECTOR>INSTALLATION .
Install the under cover COMPL front T/M and the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
Install the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
Unfasten the seat belt and make the steering wheel turn freely.
If you have replaced the steering gearbox assembly, check the position of the steering wheel with respect to the straight-ahead position of the vehicle.
1. When the steering wheel is in the following condition, perform the steering wheel installation over again.
  - When the wheels are set in the straight-ahead position, the steering wheel spokes are not horizontal.
  - Error is more than 2° on the periphery of the steering wheel.
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(a) Within 2°
After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tighten the lock nut on tie-rod end.
CAUTION: Secure the width across flat portion of the tie-rod end with a tool, and then tighten the lock nut.

NOTE: When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot steering gearbox as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If it becomes twisted, straighten it.

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Tightening torque:

85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
Perform VSC (VDC) sensor midpoint setting mode. Ref. to VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL>VSC (VDC) CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VSCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VSC (VDC) SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .