Power Steering Gear: Installation

1. Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

   Torque: 70 N*m (714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Link Assembly With Bolts And Nuts

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   NOTE: Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

HINT:

Refer to the instructions for installation of the engine assembly (See INSTALLATION ).

1. Connect the tie rod assembly (LH side) to the steering knuckle with the castle nut.

   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.
3. Connect the RH side by using the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Align matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.
   Fig 2: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly

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2. Install the bolt.

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

   Fig 3: Locating Bolt

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3. Install the clamp to the steering column hole shield and tighten the bolt.
   Fig 4: Installing Clamp To Steering Column Hole Shield

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HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

(See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT )

1. Some systems need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal (See INITIALIZATION ).

(See CALIBRATION  )