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Power Steering Link: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL POWER STEERING RACK HOUSING HEAT INSULATOR 
    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
      GTY112278Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
      Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Link Assembly With Bolts And Nuts
      GTY112277Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  3. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily connect the pressure feed tube assembly to the power steering link assembly.
      Fig 3: Connecting Pressure Feed Tube Assembly To Power Steering Link Assembly
      GTY126412Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the pressure feed tube assembly clamp with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 4: Separating Pressure Feed Tube Clamp
      GTY111687Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    3. Using SST, tighten the pressure feed tube assembly (pressure feed tube side).
      Fig 5: Tightening Pressure Feed Tube Assembly (Pressure Feed Tube Side)
      GTY112279Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09023-12701 

      Without SST 

      Torque: 25 N*m (250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

      With SST 

      Torque: 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.
    4. Using SST, tighten the pressure feed tube assembly (return tube side).
      Fig 6: Tightening Pressure Feed Tube Assembly (Return Tube Side)
      GTY128583Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09023-12701 

      Without SST 

      Torque: 25 N*m (250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

      With SST 

      Torque: 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.
  4. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    HINT: 

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

  5. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 
    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.
  6. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  7. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    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
      GTY112337Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bolt.
      Fig 8: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Bolt
      GTY133807Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 

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

  9. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  10. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID  See step  1
  11. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2
  12. INSPECT FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK 
  13. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 
  14. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  15. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    HINT: 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT

  16. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    NOTE: Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal. Refer to INITIALIZATION .