Power Steering Gear Linkage Reinstallation

1. Reinstall the steering gear by sliding up toward the passenger side first, then slide toward the driver side.

2. Reinstall the 2 nuts and bolts that attach the steering gear to the sub-frame.

Torque: 120 N*m (1,224 kgf*cm, 89 ft*lbf)

3. Align the matchmarks on the No.2 intermediate shaft and power steering gear, and install the bolt.

Torque: 36 No*m (367 kgf*cm, 27 ft*lbf)

4. Reinstall the two 10 mm bolts that attach the wire harness

5. Reconnect the pressure feed tubes on the steering gear linkage.

6. Lower the engine and reinstall the engine mount bolts

7. Tighten the two engine mount bolts

Torque: 57 No*m (581 kgf*cm, 42 ft*lbf)

8. Using the high lift transmission jack position the differential near the mounting bolt holes

9. Reconnect the differential breather tube

10. Install the front differential

Bolt:
Torque: 108 No*m (1,101 kgf*cm, 80 ft*lbf)

Hexagon Nut:
Torque: 87 N*m (889 kgf*cm, 64 ft*lbf)

11. Tighten the front differential mounting bolt

Torque: 137 N*m (1,4OO kgf*cm, 101 ft*lbf)

12. Align the matchmarks for the front propeller shaft and install the 4 nuts bolts and washers.

Torque: 88 N*m (899 kgf*cm, 65 ft*lbf)

13. Reinstall the front driveshaft assembly into the housing.

Align the splines and drive the shaft in with a brass drift punch and hammer.

NOTE

^ Coat the splines with ATF fluid.

^ Set the snap ring so that the opening is facing downward.

^ Be careful NOT to damage the oil seal, boot, and dust cover.

14. Reattach the inner tie rods and align matchmarks.

15. Reinstall the 2 lower control arm bolts.

Torque: 160 N*m (1,632 kgf*cm, 118 ft*lbf]

16. Refill the front differential with gear oil.

Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT SAE 75W-85 EPA GL-5 or equivalent.

17. Reattach the engine side cover clips and repeat for the other side.

18. Reinstall the front wheels.

Torque: 112 N*m (1,137 kgf*cm, 82 ft*lbf)

19. Reinstall the rear engine under cover assembly.

20. Reinstall the No.1 engine under cover sub-assembly.

21. Refill the power steering gear oil and bleed as necessary.

Power Steering Oil, Dextron II, III, or equivalent

22. Perform power steering bleed procedure.

A. Check the steering gear fluid level.

B. Make sure that the front tires are off the ground.

C. With the engine OFF turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times.

D. Lower the vehicle.

E. Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes.

F. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock holding it at the lock position for 2-3 seconds each time.

G. Stop the engine and verify that there are no air bubbles in the power steering fluid reservoir.

23. Perform alignment.

24. Test drive vehicle to confirm that the flutter condition has been reduced.

NOTE:
Issue of the Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.

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