STEERING LINKAGE INSTALLATION

INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

1. Connect the tie rod end LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

   Torque:

   69 N*m  { 704 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf }

2. Install a new cotter pin.

   Tech Tips

   If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut up to another 60°.

STABILIZE SUSPENSION

1. Install the front wheels.

   Torque:

   for aluminum wheel

   131 N*m  { 1336 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf }

   for steel wheel

   209 N*m  { 2131 kgf*cm, 154 ft.*lbf }

2. Lower the vehicle.

3. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.

BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID

1. Check the fluid level.

2. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with stands.

3. Turn the steering wheel.

   
   

   1. With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock several times.

4. Lower the vehicle.

5. Start the engine.

6. Idle the engine for a few minutes.

7. Turn the steering wheel.

   
   

   1. With the engine idling, turn the wheel left or right to the full lock position and keep it there for 2 to 3 seconds, then turn the wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it there for 2 to 3 seconds. *1

   2. Repeat *1 several times.

      Note

      For vehicles with VGRS, if the steering wheel is turned from lock to lock repeatedly, the system may stop operating and the amount of rotation before the steering wheel locks may increase due to operation of the overheating prevention function. When the system temperature drops, the system operation automatically returns to normal.

8. Stop the engine.

9. 

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   *a	Correct
   *b	Incorrect

   Check for foaming or emulsification.

   If the system has to be bled twice because of foaming or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.

10. Check the fluid level.

CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL

1. 

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   *a	COLD Range
   *b	HOT Range

   Keep the vehicle horizontal.

2. With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the reservoir.

   If necessary, add fluid.

   Fluid
   ATF DEXRON II or III, or equivalent

   Tech Tips

   If the fluid is hot, check that the fluid level is within the HOT range. If the fluid is cold, check that the fluid level is within the COLD range.

3. Start the engine and idle it.

4. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to raise the fluid temperature.

   Fluid temperature
   80°C (176°F)

5. 

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   *a	Correct
   *b	Incorrect

   Check for foaming or emulsification.

   If foaming or emulsification is identified, bleed the power steering system.

6. 

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   *a	Engine idling
   *b	Engine stopped
   *c	5.0 mm (0.197 in.) or less

   With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the reservoir.

7. Stop the engine.

8. Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the reservoir.

   Maximum fluid level rise
   5.0 mm (0.197 in.)

   If the fluid level rise is more than the maximum, bleed the power steering system.

9. Check the fluid level.

CLOSE STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE

1. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, tighten the lower and upper chamber shutter valves of the stabilizer control with accumulator housing.

   Torque:

   14 N*m  { 143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }