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Rack & Pinion Power Steering Gear ASSY: Overhaul

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NOTE: When installing, coat the parts indicated by the arrow with power steering fluid or molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease (See RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY ).
  1. PRECAUTION (See  AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  ) 
  2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
  3. INSPECT CENTER FRONT WHEEL 
  4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY (See  HORN  ) 
  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY (See  HORN  ) 

    SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)

  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  9. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
    2. Using SST, disconnect tie rod end sub-assy LH from the steering knuckle.

      SST 09628-6201 1

    Fig 1: Disconnecting Tie Rod End Sub-Assy LH
    G02900083Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY RH 

    SST 09628-6201 1

    HINT:

    Remove the RH side by the same procedures as of the LH side.

  11. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
  12. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT (See  HORN  ) 
  13. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSY 
    1. Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed tube assy.

      SST 09023-38400

      Fig 2: Disconnecting Pressure Feed Tube Assy
      G02900084Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. DISCONNECT RETURN TUBE SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using SST, disconnect the return tube sub-assy.

      SST 09023-38400

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the tube clamp.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Tube Clamp
    G02900085Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the front stabilizer link assy LH.
  16. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.

  17. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO. 1 LH 
    1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts and disconnect the front suspension arm sub-assy lower No. 1 LH from the lower ball joint.
    Fig 4: Disconnect Front Suspension Arm Sub-Assy Lower No. 1
    G02900086Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO. 1 RH 

    HINT:

    Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.

  19. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSY 
  20. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO.2 
  21. SUSPEND ENGINE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the 2 engine hangers with the bolts in the correct direction.

      Parts No.: 

      No. 1 engine hanger: 12281 - 22021 

      No.2 engine hanger: 12281 - 15040 

      Bolt: 91512 - B1016 

      Torque: 

      38 N.m (390 kgf.cm, 28 ft.lbf) 

    2. Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
    CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other parts.
    Fig 5: Installing Engine Hangers With Bolts In Correct Direction
    G02900087Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the center member from the engine mounting insulator FR.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the center member from the frame.
      Fig 6: Removing Front Suspension Crossmember Sub-Assy
      G02900088Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt and 3 nuts, disconnect the engine mounting insulator RR from the crossmember.
    4. Using a transmission jack, support the crossmember.
    5. Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assy with the steering gear assy.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting Engine Mounting Insulator RR From Crossmember
      G02900089Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSY NO. 1 
  24. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 
    1. Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft with control valve.
    2. Remove the bolt and steering intermediate shaft.
      Fig 8: Placing Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft With Control Valve
      G02900090Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and rack & pinion power steering gear assy from the crossmember.
  26. FIX RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY 
    1. Using SST, secure the rack & pinion power steering gear assy in a vise.

      SST 09612-00012

      Fig 9: Securing Rack & Pinion Power Steering Gear Assy In Vise
      G02900091Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE STEERING LEFT TURN PRESSURE TUBE 
    1. Using SST, remove the left turn pressure tube.

      SST 09023-38200

    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the left turn pressure tube.
  28. REMOVE STEERING RIGHT TURN PRESSURE TUBE 
    1. Using SST, remove the right turn pressure tube.

      SST 09023-38200

    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the right turn pressure tube.
    Fig 10: Removing Steering Right Turn Pressure Tube
    G02900092Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Place matchmarks on the tie rod end with rack end.
    2. Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod end and lock nut.
      Fig 11: Placing Matchmarks On Tie Rod End With Rack End
      G02900093Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.

  31. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Secure the tie rod end LH in a vise.
    2. Install the nut to the stud bolt.
    3. Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times.
    4. Using a torx wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 - 4 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading of the 5th turn.

      Turning torque: 

      0.49 - 3.43 N.m (5.0 - 35 kgf.cm, 4.34 - 30.38 in..lbf) 

      Fig 12: Securing Tie Rod End LH In Vise
      G02900094Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Inspect the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.

  33. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO. 1 
    1. Remove the steering rack boot clip.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the clamp and steering rack boot No.1.
    Fig 13: Removing Steering Rack Boot No. 1
    G02900095Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO.2 

    HINT:

    Remove the steering rack boot No.2 by same procedures as the No.1.

  35. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using a spanner, hold the steering rack steadily and using SST, remove the rack end.

      SST 09922-10010

      NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.

      HINT:

      Mark the RH and LH rack ends.

    2. Use the same manner described above to the other side.
    Fig 14: Removing Steering Rack End Sub-Assy
    G02900096Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. REMOVE RACK GUIDE 
    1. Using SST, remove the rack guide spring cap nut.

      SST 09922-10010

      NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
    2. Using a hexagon wrench (19 mm), remove the rack guide spring cap.
    3. Remove the conical spring, rack guide spring and rack guide.
  37. REMOVE POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE 
    1. Remove the rack housing cap.
      Fig 15: Removing Rack Guide Spring Cap
      G02900097Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, hold the control valve shaft and remove the self-locking nut.

      SST 09616-0001 1

      Fig 16: Holding Control Valve Shaft And Removing Self-Locking Nut
      G02900098Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and power steering control valve.
    4. Remove the gasket.
      Fig 17: Removing 2 Bolts And Power Steering Control Valve
      G02900099Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. To prevent oil seal lip damage, wind vinyl tape around the serrated part of the control valve.
    6. Using a plastic hammer, remove the control valve with oil seal from the control valve housing.
    7. Remove the oil seal from the control valve.
      Fig 18: Winding Vinyl Tape Around Serrated Part Of Control Valve
      G02900100Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 control valve rings.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the grooves for the control valve ring.
    Fig 19: Removing 4 Control Valve Rings
    G02900101Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. REMOVE POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE UPPER OIL SEAL 
    1. Using SST and a press, remove the control valve upper bearing and upper oil seal from the control valve housing.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00260), 09950-70010 (09951-07150)

  39. REMOVE CYLINDER END STOPPER 
    1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
    2. Pull out the cylinder end stopper.
      Fig 20: Removing Power Steering Control Valve Upper Oil Seal
      G02900102Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  40. REMOVE POWER STEERING RACK 
    1. Using SST and a press, remove the steering rack with the bushing.

      SST 09612-24014 (09612-10061)

      NOTE: Take care not to drop the steering rack.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the bushing.
      Fig 21: Removing Power Steering Rack
      G02900103Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  41. REMOVE POWER STEERING RACK BUSH SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the power steering rack bush from the power steering rack.
    2. Using SST, remove the rack bush oil seal.

      SST 09612-24014 (09613-22011)

      Fig 22: Removing Power Steering Rack Bush Sub-Assy
      G02900104Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  42. REMOVE POWER STEERING CYLINDER TUBE OIL SEAL 
    1. Using SST and a press, remove the power steering cylinder tube oil seal.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00260), 09950-70010 (09951-07360)

      Fig 23: Removing Power Steering Cylinder Tube Oil Seal
      G02900105Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  43. REMOVE POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE LOWER BEARING 
    1. Using SST and a press, remove the power steering control valve lower bearing.

      SST 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

      Fig 24: Removing Power Steering Control Valve Lower Bearing
      G02900106Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST and a press, remove the power steering control valve center bearing.

      SST 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

    Fig 25: Removing Power Steering Control Valve Center Bearing
    G02900107Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  44. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the O-ring from the power steering rack bush sub-assy.
    2. Using a dial indicator, check the steering rack for run out and for teeth wear and damage.

      Maximum run out: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) 

    3. Check the back surface for wear and damage.
    Fig 26: Inspecting Power Steering Rack
    G02900108Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  45. INSTALL POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE LOWER BEARING 
    1. Coat a new bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
    2. Using SST and a press, install the control valve center bearing.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00220, 09951-00280, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

      Fig 27: Installing Control Valve Center Bearing
      G02900109Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Coat a new bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
    4. Using SST and a press, install the control valve lower bearing.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00280), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

    Fig 28: Installing Control Valve Lower Bearing
    G02900110Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  46. INSTALL POWER STEERING CYLINDER TUBE OIL SEAL 
    1. Coat a new power steering cylinder tube oil seal lip with power steering fluid.
    2. Using SST and a press, install the power steering cylinder tube oil seal.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00240, 09951-00400, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07360)

    NOTE:
    • Make sure that the power steering cylinder tube oil seal is installed facing in the correct direction.
    • Take care so that the power steering cylinder tube oil seal will not be reversed when you install it.
    Fig 29: Installing Power Steering Cylinder Tube Oil Seal
    G02900111Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  47. INSTALL POWER STEERING RACK 
    1. Coat a new power piston O-ring with power steering fluid and install it to the steering rack.
    2. Coat a new power piston oil seal with power steering fluid.
    3. Expand the power piston oil seal with your fingers.
      NOTE: Be careful not to expand the power piston oil seal excessively.
      Fig 30: Expanding Power Piston Oil Seal
      G02900112Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the power piston oil seal to the steering rack, and settle it down with your fingers.

      SST 09631-16020

      Fig 31: Installing Power Piston Oil Seal To Steering Rack
      G02900113Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install SST to the steering rack.

      SST 09631-16020

      HINT:

      If necessary, scrape the burrs off the steering rack teeth end and burnish.

    6. Coat the SST with power steering fluid.
    7. Install the steering rack into the rack housing.
    8. Remove the SST.

      SST 09631-16020

    Fig 32: Identifying Steering Rack Teeth
    G02900114Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  48. INSTALL POWER STEERING RACK BUSH SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using SST and a press, install the rack bush oil seal to the power steering rack bush.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00400), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

      NOTE: Make sure that the rack bush oil seal is installed facing in the correct direction.
      Fig 33: Installing Power Steering Rack Bush Sub-Assy
      G02900115Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Coat a new O-ring with power steering fluid and install it to the power steering rack bush.
    3. To prevent rack bush oil seal lip damage, wind vinyl tape around the steering rack end, and apply power steering fluid.
    4. Install the rack bush to the steering rack.
    Fig 34: Installing Rack Bush To Steering Rack
    G02900116Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  49. INSTALL CYLINDER END STOPPER 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, drive in the cylinder end stopper.

      SST 09612-2201 1

    2. Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring to the rack housing.
    Fig 35: Installing Cylinder End Stopper
    G02900117Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  50. INSPECT RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY 
    1. Install SST to the rack housing.

      SST 09631-12071 (09633-00010)

    2. Apply vacuum of 53 kPa (400 mmHg, 15.75 in. Hg) for about 30 seconds.
    3. Check that there is no change in the vacuum.

    If there is a change in the vacuum, check the installation of the oil seals.

    Fig 36: Inspecting Rack & Pinion Power Steering Gear Assy
    G02900118Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  51. INSTALL POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE UPPER OIL SEAL 
    1. Coat an upper bearing and a new upper oil seal with power steering fluid.
    2. Using SST and a press, install the upper oil seal.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00180, 09951-00320, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

      NOTE: Make sure that the oil seal is installed facing in the correct direction.
      Fig 37: Installing Power Steering Control Valve Upper Oil Seal
      G02900119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST and a press, install the upper bearing.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00190, 09951-00360, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

    Fig 38: Installing Upper Bearing
    G02900120Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  52. INSTALL POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE 
    1. Expand 4 new control valve rings with your fingers.
      NOTE: Be careful not to over expand the valve ring.
    2. Coat the 4 control valve rings with power steering fluid.
    3. Install the 4 control valve rings to the control valve, and settle them down with your fingers.
      Fig 39: Expanding Control Valve Rings
      G02900121Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Carefully slide the tapered end of SST over the control valve rings until they fit to the control valve.

      SST 09631-20081

      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the control valve rings.
      Fig 40: Sliding Tapered End Of SST Over Control Valve Rings
      G02900122Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. To prevent oil seal lip damage, wind vinyl tape around the serrated part of the control valve.
    6. Install the control valve to the valve housing.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the control valve rings and oil seal lip.
      Fig 41: Installing Control Valve To Valve Housing
      G02900123Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Coat a new oil seal lip with power steering fluid.
    8. Using SST and a press, install the oil seal.

      SST 09612-2201 1

      NOTE: Make sure that the oil seal is installed facing in the correct direction.
      Fig 42: Installing Oil Seal
      G02900124Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Apply grease to the needle bearing.
    10. Install a new gasket to the valve housing.
    11. Wind vinyl tape around the serration part of the control valve.
    12. Install the valve housing to the rack housing with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 43: Installing Valve Housing To Rack Housing With 2 Bolts
      G02900125Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    13. Using SST, stop the control valve shaft rotation and install a self-locking nut.

      SST 09616-0001 1

      Torque: 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm,18 ft.lbf) 

    14. Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the rack housing cap.

      Sealant: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent 

      Fig 44: Installing Self-Locking Nut
      G02900126Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    15. Install the rack housing cap.

      Torque: 59 N.m (600kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf) 

    16. Using a punch and a hummer, stake the rack housing cap and rack housing.
    Fig 45: Installing Rack Housing Cap
    G02900127Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  53. INSTALL RACK GUIDE 
    1. Apply molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease to the contact surface of the power steering rack and of the rack guide.
    2. Install the rack guide and compression spring to the rack housing.
    3. Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the rack guide spring cap.

      Sealant: 

      Part No. 0.8833-00080, THREE bond 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent 

    4. Temporarily install the rack guide spring cap.
  54. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD 
    1. To prevent the steering rack teeth from damaging the oil seal lip, temporarily install the RH and LH rack ends.
    2. Torque the rack guide spring cap.

      Torque: 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf) 

    3. Back off the rack guide spring cap 12°.
      Fig 46: Inspecting Total Preload
      G02900128Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using SST, turn the control valve shaft right and left 1 or 2 times.

      SST 09616-0001 1

    5. Loosen the rack guide spring cap until the rack guide spring is not functioning.
      Fig 47: Turning Control Valve Shaft Right And Left
      G02900129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Using SST and torque wrench, tighten the rack guide spring cap until the preload is within the specification.

      SST 09616-0001 1

      Preload (turning): 1.0-1.8 N.m (20-18 kgf.cm, 8.6 - 15.7 ft.lbf) 

    7. Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the rack guide spring cap lock nut.

      Sealant: 

      Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent 

    8. Temporarily install the lock nut.
      Fig 48: Tightening Rack Guide Spring Cap
      G02900130Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Using a hexagon wrench (19 mm), hold the rack guide spring cap and using SST, torque the nut.

      SST 09922-10010

      Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.

      HINT:

      Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).

    10. Recheck the total preload.

      Preload (turning): 

      1.0 - 1.8 N.m (10 - 18 kgf.cm, 8.6 - 15.7 ft.lbf) 

    11. Remove the RH and LH rack ends.
    Fig 49: Identifying Fulcrum Length
    G02900131Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  55. INSTALL STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using a spanner, hold the steering rack steadily and using SST, install the 2 rack ends.

      SST 09922-10010

      Torque: 62 N.m (630 kgf.cm, 46 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.

      HINT:

      • Using SST, hold the rack and install the rack and sub-assy.
      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 380 mm
      Fig 50: Installing Steering Rack End Sub-Assy
      G02900132Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Ensure that the steering rack hole is not clogged with grease.

    HINT:

    If the hole is clogged, the pressure inside the boot will change after it is assembled and steering wheel is turned.

    Fig 51: Identifying Steering Rack Hole
    G02900133Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  56. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT NO.2 
    1. Install the steering rack boot No.2.
    2. Using SST, tighten the steering rack boot No.2 clamp, as shown in the illustration.

      SST 09521-24010

      Clearance: 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less 

      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot.
    3. Using a pliers, install the rack boot clip.
    Fig 52: Installing Steering Rack Boot No. 2
    G02900134Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  57. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT NO. 1 

    HINT:

    Install the rack boot No. 1 by the same procedures as the rack boot No.2.

  58. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Screw the lock nut and tie rod end sub-assy LH onto the rack end until the matchmarks are aligned.

      HINT:

      After adjusting toe-in, torque the lock nut (See ADJUSTMENT ).

      Torque: 74 N.m (750 kgf.cm, 54 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 53: Installing Tie Rod End Sub-Assy LH
    G02900135Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  59. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Install the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.

  60. INSTALL STEERING RIGHT TURN PRESSURE TUBE 
    1. Coat 2 new O-rings with power steering fluid and install them to the right turn pressure tube.
    2. Using SST, install the right turn pressure tube to the steering gear assy.

      SST 09023-38200

      Torque:12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 8 ft.lbf) 

    HINT:

    • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
    • This torque value is effective in the case that SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
    Fig 54: Installing Steering Right Turn Pressure Tube
    G02900136Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  61. INSTALL STEERING LEFT TURN PRESSURE TUBE 
    1. Coat 2 new O-rings with power steering fluid and install them to the left turn pressure tube.
    2. Using SST, install the left turn pressure tube to the steering gear assy.

      SST 09023-38200

      Torque 12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 8 ft.lbf) 

    HINT:

    • Use a toque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
    • This torque value is effective in the case that SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
  62. INSTALL RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY 
    1. Install the power steering gear assy with the 4 bolts and nuts.

      Torque 58 N.m (590 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf) 

    NOTE:
    • The 4 bush must be securely installed to the power steering gear assy.
    • When tightening the installation bolt for power steering gear, the bush should not bitten in.
  63. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft with steering pinion shaft.
    2. Install the bolt.

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

    Fig 55: Aligning Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft With Steering Pinion Shaft
    G02900137Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  64. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSY NO. 1 
  65. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using SST, align the holes of the front suspension member RH and body, and temporarily tighten the bolt in order of A, B.

      SST 09670-00010

      Fig 56: Installing Front Suspension Crossmember Sub-Assy
      G02900138Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, align the holes of the front suspension member LH and body, and temporarily tighten the bolt in order of A, B.

      SST 09670-00010

    3. Using SST, align the holes of the front suspension member RH and body, and torque the bolt A and B.

      SST 09670-00010

      Torque: 

      Bolt A: 157 N.m (1,600 kgf.cm, 116 ft.lbf) 

      Bolt B: 157 N.m (1,600 kgf.cm, 116 ft.lbf) 

    4. Using SST, align the holes of the front suspension member LH and body, and torque the bolt A and B.

      SST 09670-00010

      Torque: 

      Bolt A: 157 N.m (1,600 kgf.cm, 116 ft.lbf) 

      Bolt B: 157 N.m (1,600 kgf.cm, 116 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 57: Aligning Holes Of Front Suspension Member LH And Body
      G02900139Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the engine mounting insulator RR to the cross-member with the bolt and 3 nuts.

      Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 58: Connecting Engine Mounting Insulator RR To Cross-Member With Bolt And 3 Nuts
      G02900140Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Install the center member to the frame with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf) 

    7. Connect the engine mounting insulator FR to the center member with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 59: Connecting Engine Mounting Insulator FR To Center Member With 2 Bolts
    G02900141Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  66. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO. 1 LH 
    1. Connect the front suspension lower arm No. 1 to the lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 89 N.m (910 kgf.cm, 66 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 60: Connecting Front Suspension Arm Sub-Assy Lower No. 1
    G02900142Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  67. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO. 1 RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same manner described above to the other side.

  68. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH 
    1. Connect the front stabilizer link assy LH with the nut.

      Torque: 74 N.m (755 kgf.cm, 55 ft.lbf) 

  69. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same manner described above to the other side.

  70. CONNECT RETURN TUBE SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using SST, connect the return tube sub-assy.

      SST 09023-38400

      Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf) 

    HINT:

    • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
    • This torque value is effective in case that SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
  71. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSY 
    1. Using SST, connect the pressure feed tube assy.

      SST 09023-38400

      Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf) 

      HINT:

      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
      • This torque value is effective in case that SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
      Fig 61: Connecting Pressure Feed Tube Assy
      G02900143Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the tube clamp with the bolt.

      Torque: 7.8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 62: Connecting Tube Clamp With Bolt
    G02900144Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  72. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT (See  HORN  ) 
  73. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Connect the tie rod end sub-assy LH with the nut.

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

    2. Install a new cotter pin.
    NOTE: If the holes for a new cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°
  74. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same manner described above to the other side.

  75. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  76. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  77. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 

    Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 

  78. INSPECT CENTER FRONT WHEEL 
  79. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 nuts.
  80. ADD POWER STEERING FLUID 
  81. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  82. INSPECT FLUID LEAK 
  83. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO.2 
    1. Install the cylinder head cover No.2 with 2 nuts and 2 clips.

      Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 ft.lbf) 

  84. INSTALL HOOD SUB-ASSY 
  85. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSY 
  86. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSY (See  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  87. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (See  HORN  ) 
  88. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY (See  HORN  ) 
  89. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (See  HORN  ) 
  90. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  91. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (See  INSPECTION  )