Steering Gear: Installation

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INSTALL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
1. Install the steering gear onto the front suspension crossmember with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
  Torque: 138 N*m (1407 kgf*cm, 102 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt.
  
  Fig 1: Removing/ Installing Steering Gear Assembly At Suspension Crossmember
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INSTALL INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
1. Align the matchmarks and install the intermediate shaft onto the steering gear.
  Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft Of Steering Gear
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INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Install the column hole cover onto the steering gear with a new clamp. (See Fig 3).
INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
1. Install the engine with transaxle:
  For 2AZ-FE, see INSTALLATION .
  
  For 2GR-FE, see INSTALLATION .
INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Attach clip B onto the body portion and install the No. 1 hole cover onto the body portion with clip A.
  NOTE: Make sure that the lip portion of the No. 1 hole cover is not damaged.
  
  Fig 3: Installing No. 1 Steering Column Hole Cover Sub-Assembly
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CONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Align the matchmarks and install the sliding yoke onto the intermediate shaft.
  Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Sliding Yoke Of Steering Intermediate Shaft
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INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
1. Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.
  
  Fig 5: Installing Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet
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2. Install the floor carpet.
CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Connect the tie rod end onto the steering knuckle with the castle nut.
  Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60° further.
2. Install a new cotter pin.
  
  Fig 6: Connecting Tie Rod End Onto Steering Knuckle
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1. Inspect and adjust the wheel alignment (see FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).