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Rack & Pinion Power Steering Gear ASSY: Overhaul

NOTE: When installing, coat the parts indicated by arrows with power steering fluid or molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease (SEE RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY ).
  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  5. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY FRONT (1ZZ-FE ENGINE TYPE) (SEE  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  6. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY FRONT (2ZZ-GE ENGINE TYPE) (SEE  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  7. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
    2. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end sub-assy LH from the steering knuckle.

      SST 09628-62011

    Fig 1: Disconnecting Tie Rod End Sub-Assy LH
    G02615250Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY RH 

    SST 09628-62011

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

  9. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Remove 2 clips and the column hole cover silencer sheet.
  10. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 
    1. Fix the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.

      HINT:

      This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

      Fig 2: Fixing Steering Wheel With Seat Belt In Order To Prevent Rotation
      G02615251Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Put matchmarks on the intermediate shaft assy No.2 and the intermediate shaft.
    3. Loosen bolt A, remove bolt B, and separate the intermediate shaft assy No.2 from the intermediate shaft.
    Fig 3: Separating Intermediate Shaft Assy
    G02615252Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. SEPARATE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSY NO.1 
  12. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSY 
    1. Remove the bolt and separate the tube clamp from the power steering gear assy.
      Fig 4: Remove Bolt And Separating Tube Clamp From Power Steering Gear Assy
      G02615253Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed tube assy.

      SST 09023-12701

    Fig 5: Disconnecting Pressure Feed Tube Assy Using SST
    G02615254Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH (SEE  FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING  ) 
  14. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

  15. 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 6: Disconnecting Front Suspension Arm Sub-Assy Lower LH
    G02615255Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

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

      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 an engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
    Fig 7: Attaching Engine Chain Hoist To Engine Hangers
    G02615256Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other parts.
  20. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and separate the center member.
      Fig 8: Removing Bolts And Separate Center Member
      G02615257Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and the 3 nuts and separate the engine mounting insulator RR from the crossmember sub-assy.
    3. Using a transmission jack, support the crossmember sub-assy.
    4. Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assy with the steering gear assy.
    Fig 9: Removing Bolts And Front Suspension Crossmember Sub-Assy With Steering Gear Assy
    G02615258Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSY NO.1 
  22. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 
    1. Put matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and the pinion shaft.
    2. Remove the bolt and steering intermediate shaft.
    Fig 10: Removing Bolt And Steering Intermediate Shaft
    G02615259Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and the power steering gear assy from the crossmember sub-assy.
    NOTE: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut and torque the bolt with the nut fixed.
  24. 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 11: Securing Rack & Pinion Power Steering Gear Assy In Vise Using SST
    G02615260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE STEERING LEFT TURN PRESSURE TUBE 
    1. Using SST, remove the left turn pressure tube. SST 09023-38201
    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the left turn pressure tube.
  26. REMOVE STEERING RIGHT TURN PRESSURE TUBE 
    1. Using SST, remove the right turn pressure tube. SST 09023-38201
    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the right turn pressure tube.
    Fig 12: Removing O-Rings From Right Turn Pressure Tube
    G02615261Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod end sub-assy and the rack end.
    2. Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod end sub-assy and the lock nut.
    Fig 13: Removing Tie Rod End Sub-Assy And Lock Nut
    G02615262Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

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

      Turning torque: 

      0.49 to 3.43 N.m (5.0 to 35 kgf.cm, 4.3 to 30.4 in..lbf) 

    If not within the specified torque range, replace the tie rod end sub-assy.

    Fig 14: Inspecting Tie Rod End Sub-Assy LH
    G02615263Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

  31. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO.2 CLAMP 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the rack boot No.2 clamp (LH side).
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot.
    2. Remove the RH side by using the same procedure as for the LH side.
    Fig 15: Removing Steering Rack Boot Clamp
    G02615264Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP
    1. Remove the 2 boot clips.
  33. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO.2 
  34. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO.1 
  35. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using a wrench, hold the steering rack securely and using SST, remove the rack end sub-assy (LH side).

      SST 09922-10010

      NOTE: Use SST in the direction shown in the illustration.
    2. Remove the RH side by using the same procedure as for the LH side.
    Fig 16: Removing Steering Rack End Sub-Assy
    G02615265Courtesy 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 in the direction shown in the illustration.
    2. Using a hexagon wrench (19 mm), remove the rack guide spring cap.
    3. Remove the rack guide spring and rack guide.
    Fig 17: Removing Rack Guide
    G02615266Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. REMOVE POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE 
    1. Remove the rack housing cap.
    2. Using SST, hold the control valve shaft and remove the rack housing cap nut.

      SST 09616-00011

      Fig 18: Removing Power Steering Control Valve
      G02615267Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and power steering control valve assy.
    4. Remove the gasket.
      Fig 19: Removing Gasket
      G02615268Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. To prevent oil seal lip damage, wind vinyl tape around the serrated part of the power steering control valve.
    6. Using a plastic hammer, remove the power steering control valve with control valve lower oil seal from the control valve housing.
    7. Remove the control valve lower oil seal from the power steering control valve.
      Fig 20: Removing Control Valve Lower Oil Seal From Power Steering Control Valve
      G02615269Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 control valve spacers.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the grooves for the power steering control valve.
    Fig 21: Removing Control Valve Spacers
    G02615270Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. REMOVE POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE UPPER OIL SEAL 
    1. Using SST and a press, remove the power steering control valve upper bearing and power steering control valve upper oil seal from the control valve housing.

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

    Fig 22: Removing Power Steering Control Valve Upper Oil Seal
    G02615271Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. REMOVE CYLINDER END STOPPER 
    1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
    2. Pull out the cylinder end stopper.
  40. REMOVE POWER STEERING RACK 
    1. Using SST and a press, remove the power steering rack with the power steering rack bush sub-assy.

      SST 09612-24014 (09612-10061)

      NOTE: Take care not to drop the steering rack.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the power piston oil seal and O-ring from the power steering rack.
    Fig 23: Removing Power Steering Rack
    G02615272Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  41. REMOVE POWER STEERING RACK BUSH SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the power steering rack bush sub-assy from the power steering rack.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the power steering rack bush.
    3. Using SST, remove the rack bush oil seal from the power steering rack bush.

      SST 09612-24014 (09613-22011)

    Fig 24: Removing Power Steering Rack Bush Sub-Assy
    G02615273Courtesy 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 25: Removing Power Steering Cylinder Tube Oil Seal
    G02615274Courtesy 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 26: Removing Power Steering Control Valve Lower Bearing
      G02615275Courtesy 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 27: Removing Power Steering Control Valve Center Bearing
    G02615276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  44. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK 
    1. Using a dial indicator, check the steering rack for run out teeth wear, and damage.

      Maximum run out: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) 

    2. Check the back surface for wear and damage.
    Fig 28: Checking Back Surface Wear And Damage
    G02615277Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  45. INSTALL POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE LOWER BEARING 
    1. Coat a new power steering control valve center bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
    2. Using SST and a press, install the power steering control valve center bearing.

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

      Fig 29: Installing Power Steering Control Valve Center Bearing
      G02615278Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Coat a new power steering control valve lower bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
    4. Using SST and a press, install the power steering control valve lower bearing.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00220, 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

    Fig 30: Installing Power Steering Control Valve Lower Bearing
    G02615279Courtesy 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)

    Fig 31: Installing Power Steering Cylinder Tube Oil Seal
    G02615280Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Make sure that the power steering cylinder tube oil seal is installed in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.
  47. INSTALL POWER STEERING RACK 
    1. Coat a new 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 overly expand the power piston oil seal.
      Fig 32: Coating O-Ring With Power Steering Fluid
      G02615281Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the power piston oil seal to the steering rack, and adjust with your fingers.
      Fig 33: Installing Power Piston Oil Seal To Steering Rack
      G02615282Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Apply molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease to the rack teeth ends and back surface of the teeth.
    6. Affix SST to the steering rack.

      SST 09631-16020

      HINT:

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

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

      SST 09631-16020

    Fig 34: Removing SST
    G02615283Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  48. INSTALL POWER STEERING RACK BUSH SUB-ASSY 
    1. Coat a new rack bush oil seal with power steering fluid.
    2. 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)

      Fig 35: Installing Rack Bush Oil Seal To Power Steering Rack Bush
      G02615284Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Make sure that the rack bush oil seal is installed in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.
    3. Coat a new O-ring with power steering fluid and install it to the power steering rack bush.
    4. To prevent rack bush oil seal lip damage, wind vinyl tape around the steering rack end, and apply power steering fluid.
    5. Install the rack bush to the steering rack.
    Fig 36: Installing Rack Bush To Steering Rack
    G02615285Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  49. INSTALL CYLINDER END STOPPER 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, drive in the cylinder end stopper.

      SST 09612-22011

    2. Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring to the rack housing.
    Fig 37: Installing Snap Ring To Rack Housing
    G02615286Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  50. AIR TIGHTNESS TEST 
    1. Install SST to the rack housing. SST 09631-12071 (09633-00010)
    2. Apply a vacuum of 53 kPa (398 mmHg, 15.65in.Hg) for approximately 30 seconds.
    3. Check that there is no change in the vacuum pressure.

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

    Fig 38: Checking Change In Vacuum Pressure
    G02615287Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  51. INSTALL POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE UPPER OIL SEAL 
    1. Coat a new power steering control valve upper bearing and a new power steering control valve upper oil seal with power steering fluid.
    2. Using SST and a press, install the power steering control valve upper oil seal.

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

      Fig 39: Installing Power Steering Control Valve Upper Oil Seal
      G02615288Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Make sure that the oil seal is installed in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.
    3. Using SST and a press, install the power steering control valve upper bearing.

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

    Fig 40: Installing Power Steering Control Valve Upper Bearing
    G02615289Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  52. INSTALL POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE 
    1. Expand 4 new control valve spacers with your fingers.
      NOTE: Be careful not to overly expand the valve spacers.
    2. Coat the 4 control valve spacers with power steering fluid.
    3. Install the 4 control valve spacers to the control valve.
      Fig 41: Installing Control Valve Spacers To Control Valve
      G02615290Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Carefully slide the tapered end of the SST over the control valve spacers until they fit to the control valve.

      SST 09631-20081

      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the control valve spacers.
      Fig 42: Sliding Tapered End Of SST Over Control Valve Spacers
      G02615291Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Coat the power steering control valve upper oil seal lip with power steering fluid.
    6. Install the control valve to the valve housing.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the control valve spacers and oil seal lip.

      HINT:

      Wrap vinyl tape around the end of the control valve in order to prevent damaging the oil seal.

      Fig 43: Installing Control Valve To Valve Housing
      G02615292Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Coat a new power steering control valve lower oil seal lip with power steering fluid.
    8. Using SST and a press, install the power steering control valve lower oil seal.

      SST 09612-22011

      NOTE: Make sure that the oil seal is installed in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 44: Making Sure That Oil Seal Is Installed In Correct Direction
      G02615293Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Apply molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease to the power steering control valve center bearing and the power steering control valve lower bearing.
    10. Install a new gasket to the valve housing.
    11. Install the valve housing to the rack housing with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 18 N.m (184 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 45: Installing Valve Housing To Rack Housing With 2 Bolts
      G02615294Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    12. Using SST, keep the control valve from rotating and install a new rack housing cap nut.

      SST 09616-00011

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

    13. 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 46: Applying Sealant To Threads Of Rack Housing Cap
      G02615295Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    14. Install the rack housing cap.

      Torque: 59 N.m (602kgf.cm, 44 ft.lbf) 

    15. Using a punch and a hammer, stake the rack housing cap and rack housing.
    Fig 47: Staking Rack Housing Cap And Rack Housing
    G02615296Courtesy 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 the rack guide.
    2. Install the rack guide and rack guide spring to the rack housing.
    3. Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the rack guide spring cap.

      Sealant: 

      Part No. 08833-00080, 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 (255 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf) 

    3. Back off the rack guide spring cap 12°.
      Fig 48: Installing Rh And LH Rack Ends
      G02615297Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using SST, turn the control valve shaft right and left 1 or 2 times.

      SST 09616-00011

    5. Loosen the rack guide spring cap until the rack guide spring stops functioning.
      Fig 49: Loosening Rack Guide Spring Cap Until Rack Guide Spring Stops Functioning
      G02615298Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Using SST and a torque wrench, tighten the rack guide spring cap until the preload falls within the specification. SST 09616-00011

      Preload (turning): 

      1.0 to 1.8 N.m (10 to 18 kgf.cm, 8.9 to 15.9 in..lbf) 

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

      Sealant: 

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

    8. Temporarily install the rack guide spring cap nut.
      Fig 50: Installing Rack Guide Spring Cap Nut
      G02615299Courtesy 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: 42 N.m (428 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf) 

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

      HINT:

      Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).

      Fig 51: Holding Rack Guide Spring Cap Using Hexagon Wrench
      G02615300Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. Recheck the total preload.

      Preload (turning): 

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

  55. INSTALL STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using a wrench, hold the steering rack securely and using SST, install the 2 rack ends.

      SST 09922-10010

      Torque: 60 N.m (614 kgf.cm, 44 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
      Fig 52: Installing Rack Ends
      G02615301Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

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

    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 the steering wheel is turned.

    Fig 53: Ensuring Steering Rack Hole Is Not Clogged With Grease
    G02615302Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  56. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT NO.2 
    1. Apply silicon grease to the inside of the small opening of the rack boot No.2.
    2. Install the rack boot No.2 to the groove on the rack housing and rack end.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage or twist the boot.
    Fig 54: Installing Rack Boot
    G02615303Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  57. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT NO.1 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the rack boot No.2.

  58. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT NO.2 CLAMP 
    1. Install a new rack boot No.2 clamp (LH side).
    2. Using SST, stake the rack boot No.2 clamp (LH side) as shown in the illustration.

      SST 09521-24010

    3. Install the RH side by using the same procedure as for the LH side.
    Fig 55: Installing Rh Side By Using Same Procedure LH
    G02615304Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  59. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP 
    1. Using pliers, install the 2 boot clips.
    2. Using SST, turn the control valve, and check that the rack boots expand and contract smoothly.

      SST 09616-00011

    Fig 56: Installing Steering Rack Boot Clip
    G02615305Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  60. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Screw the lock nut and the tie rod end sub-assy to the rack end until the matchmarks are aligned.

    HINT:

    After adjusting toe-in, torque the lock nut (see FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).

    Fig 57: Installing Tie Rod End Sub-Assy LH
    G02615306Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  61. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

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

      SST 09023-38201

      Torque: 12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 58: Installing Steering Right Turn Pressure Tube To Steering Gear Assy
    G02615307Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
    • This torque value is effective when the SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
  63. INSTALL STEERING LEFT TURN PRESSURE TUBE 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the right turn pressure tube.

    SST 09023-38201

  64. INSTALL RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY 
    1. Install the power steering gear assy with the 4 bolts and nuts.

      Torque: 58 N.m (591 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf) 

    NOTE: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut and torque the bolt with the nut fixed.
  65. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and the pinion shaft.
    2. Install the bolt.

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

    Fig 59: Installing Steering Intermediate Shaft
    G02615308Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  66. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSY NO.1 
  67. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using SST, align the holes of the front suspension cross-member RH side and body, and temporarily tighten the bolts in the order of A and B.

      SST 09670-00010

      Fig 60: Installing Front Suspension Crossmember Sub-Assy
      G02615309Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, align the holes of the front suspension cross-member LH side and body, and temporarily tighten the bolts in the order of A and B.

      SST 09670-00010

    3. Using SST, align the holes of the front suspension cross-member RH side and body, and torque bolts A and B.

      SST 09670-00010

      Torque: 

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

      Bolt B: 113 N.m (1,152 kgf.cm, 83 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 61: Aligning Holes Of Front Suspension Cross-Member Rh Side And Body
      G02615310Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using SST, align the holes of the front suspension cross-member LH side and body, and torque bolts A and B.

      SST 09670-00010

      Torque: 

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

      Bolt B: 113 N.m (1,152 kgf.cm, 83 ft.lbf) 

    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 62: Connecting Engine Mounting Insulator Rr To Cross-Member With Bolt And Nuts
      G02615311Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Install the center member to the frame with 2 bolts A.

      Torque: 

      NUMMI/TMMC Made: 60 N.m (612 kgf.cm, 44 ft.lbf) 

      TMC Made: 39 N.m (398 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 63: Installing Center Member To Frame With Bolts A
      G02615312Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      The shapes of bolts A are as shown in the illustration.

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

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

    Fig 64: Connecting Engine Mounting Insulator FR To Center Member With Bolts B
    G02615313Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  68. 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 (908 kgf.cm, 66 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 65: Connecting Front Suspension Arm Sub-Assy Lower
    G02615314Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  69. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

  70. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH (SEE  FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING  ) 
  71. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

  72. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSY 
    1. Using SST, connect the pressure feed tube assy. SST 09023-12701

      Torque: 23 N.m (229 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 when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
      Fig 66: Connecting Pressure Feed Tube Assy Using SST
      G02615315Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the tube clamp with the bolt to the power steering gear assy.

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

    Fig 67: Installing Tube Clamp With Bolt To Power Steering Gear Assy
    G02615316Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  73. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft assy No.2 and the intermediate shaft.
    2. Install bolt B and tighten bolt A.

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

    Fig 68: Connecting Steering Intermediate Shaft
    G02615317Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  74. 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 up to 60° further.
  75. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

  76. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSY FRONT (1ZZ-FE ENGINE TYPE) (SEE  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  77. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSY FRONT (2ZZ-GE ENGINE TYPE) (SEE  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  78. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  79. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  80. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 

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

  81. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  82. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with 2 clips.
  83. ADD POWER STEERING FLUID 
  84. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID (SEE  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  85. CHECK FOR FLUID LEAKS 
  86. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO.2 
  87. INSTALL HOOD SUB-ASSY 
  88. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSY 
  89. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSY (SEE  HOOD  ) 
  90. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (SEE  FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT  )