P/S Gear Box Removal and Installation: Installation
Reverse removal procedure for installation of steering gear box noting the following points.
CAUTION:
Be sure to confirm that steering wheel and front tires (wheels) are in straight position when inserting steering lower joint into steering pinion shaft.
- If a plug was put to disconnected pipe when removing steering gear box, remove that plug before reconnecting pipe.
- Use specified torque as follows.
Tightening torque
Gear box mounting bolt (a): 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
Gear box cylinder pipe flare nut (b): 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
Gear box high and low pressure pipe flare nut (c): 35 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.0 lb-ft)
Tie-rod end castle nut (d): 35 - 55 N.m (3.5 - 5.5 kg-m, 25.5 - 39.5 lb-ft)
Steering shaft upper and lower joint bolt (e): 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
- For installing each part, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM -- AERIO and FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- For vehicle equipped with 4WD, install transfer referring to TRANSFER DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING .
- After installation, be sure to fill specified power steering fluid and bleed air.
- Check toe setting. Adjust as required. Refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .