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


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      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.

      Note

      Align the center bush so that the protrusion aligns with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

  2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  3. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Click here

  4. INSTALL PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY


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      Install the pressure feed tube clamp with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }
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      Install the clamp and connect the pressure feed tube (return tube side) to the power steering link.

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      *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

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    *1 Matchmark

    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 FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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

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

  8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY 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 RH side.

  11. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

    Click here

  12. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR

    Click here

  13. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Click here

  14. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  15. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

    Click here

  16. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Click here

  17. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

    Click here

  18. TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  19. TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Click here

  20. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY

    for 1VD-FTV: Click here

    for 3UR-FE: Click here

  21. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID

    for 1VD-FTV: Click here

    for 3UR-FE: Click here

  22. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL

  23. CHECK FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

  24. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

  25. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

    Tech Tips

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

  26. PERFORM VEHICLE HEIGHT OFFSET CALIBRATION

    Click here

  27. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Click here

  28. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  29. PERFORM VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION

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