Power Steering Link: Installation

1. Install the power steering rack housing heat insulator to the power steering link assembly.
   Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Rack Housing Heat Insulator To Power Steering Link Assembly

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1. Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

   Torque: 70 N*m (714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Link Assembly With Bolts And Nuts

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1. Temporarily connect the pressure feed tube assembly to the power steering link assembly.
   Fig 3: Locating Pressure Feed Tube Assembly

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2. Install the pressure feed tube assembly clamp with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

   Fig 4: Identifying Pressure Feed Tube Clamp With Bolts

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3. Using SST, tighten the pressure feed tube assembly (pressure feed tube side).

   SST 09023-12701 

   Torque: Without SST 

   25 N*m (250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

   With SST 

   22 N*m (227 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
   • This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
     Fig 5: Tightening Pressure Feed Tube Assembly (Pressure Feed Tube Side)

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4. Using SST, tighten the pressure feed tube assembly (return tube side).

   SST 09023-12701 

   Torque: Without SST 

   25 N*m (250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

   With SST 

   22 N*m (227 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
   • This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
     Fig 6: Tightening Pressure Feed Tube Assembly (Return Tube Side)

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HINT:

Refer to the instructions for INSTALLATION of the ENGINE ASSEMBLY ( INSTALLATION ).

1. Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

   Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf) 

2. Install a new cotter pin.
   NOTE: Tighten the nut further up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering link assembly.
   Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Power Steering Link Assembly

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2. Install the bolt.

   Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 8: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly Bolt

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Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

HINT:

(See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT )