STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

   
   
   1. 

      *a

      Matchmark

      Install the lock nut and tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.

      Tech Tips

      After adjusting the toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

2. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

   Tech Tips

   Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      Install the steering link assembly to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:

      110 N*m  { 1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      
      

      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

      • Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the right side of the vehicle.

4. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

   
   
   1. 

      *a

      Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering link assembly.

   2. Install a new bolt.

      Torque:

      64 N*m  { 653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf }

5. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      Align the protrusion of the steering link assembly with the hole of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly, and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly to the steering link assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Check that the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is securely installed.

6. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

   Tech Tips

   Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH

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10. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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12. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

13. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    
    

    1. 

       Connect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle LH with the nut.

       Torque:

       49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

       Note

       
       

       • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

       • Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

14. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

15. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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16. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

17. CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. 

       Engage the clip (B) to the vehicle body.

    2. Engage the clip (A) to install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly to the vehicle body.

       Note

       Be careful no to damage the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.

18. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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19. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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20. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

    for 2AR-FE: Click here

    for 2GR-FKS: Click here

21. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

    for 2AR-FE: Click here

    for 2GR-FKS: Click here

22. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Front Side)

    for 2AR-FE: Click here

    for 2GR-FKS: Click here

23. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Rear Side)

    Click here

24. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

    for 2AR-FE: Click here

    for 2GR-FKS: Click here

25. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER

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26. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER

    for ALPHARD: Click here

    for VELLFIRE: Click here

27. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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28. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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29. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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30. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

    
    

    1. Initialization of the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH.

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31. ADJUST FOG LIGHT AIMING

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