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Steering Linkage: Installation

  1. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, install the left turn pressure tube to the steering link assembly.

      SST 09023-38201 

      Torque: 22 N*m (224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      • 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 1: Locating Fulcrum Length
        G05540628Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, install the right turn pressure tube to the steering link assembly.

      SST 09023-38201 

      Torque: 22 N*m (224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      • 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.
    3. Install the power steering link assembly with the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.

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

      NOTE: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Torque the bolt with the nut fixed.
      Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Link Assembly Bolts
      G05540580Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and the pinion shaft.
    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft And Pinion Shaft
      G05540630Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  4. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a transmission jack, support the crossmember with power steering link.
    2. Install the crossmember with the 2 nuts.

      Torque: 133 N*m (1,356 kgf*cm, 98 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Locating Crossmember Nuts
      G05540578Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the crossmember bracket LH with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: Bolt A 

      133 N*m (1,356 kgf*cm, 98 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt B 

      80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Locating Crossmember Bracket Nuts LH
      G05540632Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the crossmember bracket RH with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: Bolt A 

      133 N*m (1,356 kgf*cm, 98 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt B 

      80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 6: Locating Crossmember Bracket Bolts RH
      G05540633Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the engine mounting insulator rear to the crossmember with the bolt and the 3 nuts.

      Torque: 65 N*m (663 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 7: Locating Engine Mounting Insulator Bolts And Nut
      G05540575Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Install the center member with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: Bolt A 

      45 N*m (459 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt B 

      72 N*m (734 kgf*cm, 53 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 8: Locating Center Member Bolts
      G05540635Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL NO. 1 HOOK 
    1. Install the hook with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

      2. Fig 9: Locating No. 1 Hook Bolts
      G05540573Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH LOWER  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH LOWER 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

  8. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

  10. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, connect the pressure feed tube assembly.

      SST 09023-12701 

      Torque: 41 N*m (414 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
      • This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
        Fig 10: Identifying Fulcrum Length
        G05540637Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the tube clamp with the bolt to the power steering link assembly.

      Torque: 7.8 N*m (80 kgf*cm, 69 in.*lbf) 

      3. Fig 11: Locating Tube Clamp Bolt
      G05540571Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

  13. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY CENTER  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR PANEL BRACE  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 

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

  16. CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  17. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft assembly and the intermediate shaft.
    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 12: Identifying Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Intermediate Shaft
      G05540498Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. ADD POWER STEERING FLUID 
  21. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  22. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  23. CHECK FOR FLUID LEAKS 
  24. INSTALL HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  25. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  26. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 
    1. Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment (see ADJUSTMENT ).
  27. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  28. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
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