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INSTALLATION (To 8/2009): Installation

  1. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the lock nut and tie rod assembly LH to the steering rack end sub-assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.
      Fig 1: Install The Lock Nut And Tie Rod Assembly LH
      GTY259857Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Matchmark

      HINT: 

      After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

  2. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
      Fig 2: Identifying Steering Link Assembly With The 2 Bolts And 2 Nuts
      GTY254080Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 70 N*m (713 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.
      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
  4. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR 
  5. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
  6. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  7. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    HINT: 

    Refer to the procedure from Install Engine Assembly with Transaxle. Refer to INSTALLATION .

  8. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.
      Fig 3: Locating Cotter Pin And Nut
      GTY249404Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Install a new cotter pin.
      NOTE:

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

  9. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.
      Fig 4: Align The Matchmarks
      GTY260247Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

  11. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

  12. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    HINT: 

  13. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT