STEERING GEAR 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. ADJUST TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B0068JFE01

      Adjust the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and RH so that distance A is within the specified ranges.

      Standard Length (A)
      for 2WD 20 mm (0.7874 in.) or less
      for 4WD and Pre-Runner 17 mm (0.6693 in.) or less

      CAUTION:

      Make sure to tighten the nut in the alignment adjustment procedure.

      Note

      Make sure that the boots are not twisted.

      Tech Tips


      • The values listed above are reference values.

      • The toe-in is adjusted in another step.

  2. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


    1. Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts, 2 washers and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      130 N*m  { 1326 kgf*cm, 96 ft.*lbf }
    2. B00699SC01
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Using a union nut wrench, connect the steering gear outlet return tube.

      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Click here

      • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 30 mm (1.1811 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.0866 in.)): 21.4 N*m (218 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf)

    3. Install the hose with the clip.

    4. Install the pressure feed tube assembly bracket to the power steering link assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      28 N*m  { 286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }
    5. B00694CC01
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Using a union nut wrench, tighten the flare nut and connect the pressure feed tube assembly.

      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Click here

      • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 30 mm (1.1811 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.0866 in.)): 21.4 N*m (218 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf)

  3. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for 4WD and Pre-Runner)


    1. Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts, 2 washers and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      130 N*m  { 1326 kgf*cm, 96 ft.*lbf }
    2. B006950C01
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Using a union nut wrench, connect the steering gear outlet return tube.

      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Click here

      • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 30 mm (1.1811 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.0866 in.)): 21.4 N*m (218 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf)

    3. Install the hose with the clip.

    4. Install the pressure feed tube assembly bracket to the power steering link assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      28 N*m  { 286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }
    5. B00697SC01
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Using a union nut wrench, tighten the flare nut and connect the pressure feed tube assembly.

      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Click here

      • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 30 mm (1.1811 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.0866 in.)): 21.4 N*m (218 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf)

  4. INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)

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  5. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and power steering link assembly.

    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

  6. CONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE


    1. B0068LYC01
      *a Matchmark
      B0069FO Install in this Direction

      Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft, and connect the steering sliding yoke to the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly.

    2. B0068TCN01

      Install the bolt labeled B.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

    3. Tighten the bolt labeled A.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

  7. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Connect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the front axle hub assembly with a new nut.

      Torque:
      for 2WD
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }
      for 4WD and Pre-Runner
      91 N*m  { 928 kgf*cm, 67 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

      Note

      If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut an additional 60°.

  8. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. INSTALL NO. 1 RACK BOOT PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD (w/ No. 1 Rack Boot Protector Sub-Assembly))


    1. Install the 2 rack boot protector sub-assemblies with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      28 N*m  { 286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  10. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


    1. Install the 2 engine under brace sub-assemblies with the 8 bolts.

      Torque:
      50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }

  11. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD (w/ No. 1 Engine Under Cover))

    Torque:
    28 N*m  { 286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  12. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 4WD and Pre-Runner)

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  13. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD (w/ No. 1 Engine Under Cover Assembly))

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  14. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD and Pre-Runner)

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  15. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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  16. ADD POWER STEERING FLUID

  17. ADJUST POWER STEERING FLUID

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  18. CHECK FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

  19. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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