Power Steering Gear: Installation

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Install grommet and bracket .
Install PS gear assembly .
1. Install the PS gear assembly with the gear assembly set bolt.
  NOTE: Bolts and nuts A-D are called out in Fig 1.
  
  Torque: 165 N.m (1,700 kgf.cm, 123 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Rack Fasteners
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Install the gear assembly set bolt, washer and nut.
  Torque: 130 N.m (1,350 kgf.cm, 96 ft.lbf)
3. Install the stud bolt to the bracket.
  Torque: 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
4. Install the bolt and nut to the bracket.
  Torque: 165 N.m (1,700 kgf.cm, 123 ft.lbf)
Connect pressure feed and return tubes .
Using SST, connect the tubes. SST 09023-12700.

Torque: 32 N.m (326 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)

Fig 2: Installing Pressure Feed & Return Tubes
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
NOTE:
- Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
- This torque value is effective in case that SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
Connect the clamp plate and install the bolt .
Torque: 29 N.m (290 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf)
Connect No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly . See step 5 under INSTALLATION.
Connect RH and LH tie rod ends . See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Position front wheel facing straight ahead .
NOTE: Do it with the front of the vehicle jacked up.
Center spiral cable . See step 12 under INSTALLATION.
Install steering wheel .
1. Align the matchmarks on the wheel and steering column main shaft.
2. Temporarily tighten the wheel set nut.
3. Connect the connector.
Bleed the power steering system . See BLEEDING POWER STEERING FLUID .
Check steering wheel center point .
Torque steering wheel set nut .
Torque: 50 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf)
Install steering wheel pad . See step 14 under INSTALLATION.
Check front wheel alignment . See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .