Power Steering Gear: Installation

INSTALL GROMMET AND BRACKET
INSTALL PS GEAR ASSEMBLY
1. Install the PS gear assembly with the gear assembly set bolt.
  Torque: 165 N.m (1,700 kgf.cm, 123 ft.lbf)
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)
  
  Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Gear Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
CONNECT PRESSURE FEED AND RETURN TUBES
Using SST, connect the tubes.

SST 09023-12700

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

HINT:
- 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.
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Pressure Feed & Return Tubes
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
CONNECT CLAMP PLATE
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 INSTALLATION )
CONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS
POSITION FRONT WHEEL FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
HINT: Do it with the front of the vehicle jacked up.
CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (See 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 POWER STEERING SYSTEM (See BLEEDING )
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 INSTALLATION )
CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See INSPECTION )