P/S Gear Case Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

Reference: P/S GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS 

Reference: P/S HOSE/PIPE COMPONENTS 

Reverse removal procedure for installation of P/S gear case, noting the following points.

• After confirming that front tire is in straight position, install P/S gear case to body temporarily. Next, with tie-rod end installed to knuckle, set rack in position close to neutral. Then obtain the neutral state by aligning matchmarks (1) on pinion shaft and steering gear case (2) and insert steering lower joint into pinion shaft.

  Refer to Step 3) of "Installation" in STEERING LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  Fig 1: Identifying Pinion Shaft And Steering Gear Case With Match Marks

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  NOTE: 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 case, remove that plug before reconnecting pipe.
• Use specified torque as given below.

  Tightening torque 

  Steering lower shaft bolt: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.5 lbf-ft) 

  Gear case high pressure pipe union bolt: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26.0 lbf-ft) 

  Gear case cylinder pipe flare nut: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.5 lbf-ft) 

  Gear case mounting bolt: 105 N.m (10.7 kgf-m, 77.5 lbf-ft) 

  Gear case low pressure pipe flare nut: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26.0 lbf-ft) 

  Stabilizer bar mount bracket mount bolt (a): 60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.5 lbf-ft) 

  Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Mount Bracket Mount Bolt

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• After installation, be sure to pour specified P/S fluid and bleed air. Refer to P/S SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING PROCEDURE .
• Check toe setting. Adjust as required. Refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .