STEERING LINKAGE INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the power steering link with the 3 bolts and 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      120 N*m  { 1224 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Hold the bolts and tighten the nuts to install the power steering link.

  2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  3. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Click here

  4. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY


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

      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 in.*lbf }

    2. Connect the pressure feed tube (return tube side) to the power steering link with the clamp.

    3. B001Z3QE04
      *1 Union Nut Wrench
      *2 Fulcrum Length

      Using a union nut wrench, connect the pressure feed tube (pressure feed tube side) to the power steering link.

      Torque:
      44 N*m  { 449 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where a union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench Click here.

  5. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Align the matchmarks of the tie rod and rack end, and temporarily install the tie rod with the lock nut.

      Tech Tips

      After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

      Torque:
      82 N*m  { 836 kgf*cm, 60 ft.*lbf }

    2. Check that length A is the same as the length measured previously.

  6. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

  7. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT PROTECTOR LH


    1. Install the steering rack boots protector with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT PROTECTOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

  9. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  10. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  11. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT


    1. for Manual Tilt and Telescopic:

      Connect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft Click here.

    2. for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic:

      Connect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft Click here.

  12. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR


    1. w/ KDSS:

      Temporarily install the stabilizer bar Click here.

    2. w/o KDSS:

      Temporarily install the stabilizer bar Click here.

  13. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. w/ KDSS:

      Temporarily install the stabilizer link Click here.

    2. w/o KDSS:

      Temporarily install the stabilizer link Click here.

  14. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  15. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY


    1. for 1UR-FE:

      Install the engine Click here.

    2. for 1GR-FE:

      Install the engine Click here.

    3. for 1VD-FTV:

      Install the engine Click here.

    4. for 3UR-FE:

      Install the engine Click here.

  16. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH


    1. w/ KDSS:

      Tighten the stabilizer bracket Click here.

    2. w/o KDSS:

      Tighten the stabilizer bracket Click here.

  17. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  18. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

    Click here

  19. TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. w/ KDSS:

      Tighten the stabilizer link Click here.

    2. w/o KDSS:

      Tighten the stabilizer link Click here.

  20. TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  21. TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER BAR


    1. w/ KDSS:

      Tighten the front stabilizer bar Click here.

    2. w/o KDSS:

      Tighten the front stabilizer bar Click here.

  22. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID


    1. for 1UR-FE:

      Bleed the power steering fluid Click here.

    2. for 1GR-FE:

      Bleed the power steering fluid Click here.

    3. for 1VD-FTV:

      Bleed the power steering fluid Click here.

    4. for 3UR-FE:

      Bleed the power steering fluid Click here.

  23. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL

  24. CHECK FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

  25. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

  26. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

    Tech Tips

    Perform this procedure with the front of the vehicle jacked up.

  27. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.

  28. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. for Halogen Headlight:

      Adjust the headlight Click here.

    2. for LED Headlight:

      Adjust the headlight Click here.

    3. for Halogen and LED Headlight:

      Adjust the headlight Click here.

  29. CLOSE STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE

    Click here

  30. PERFORM VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION (w/ VGRS)

    Click here