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Steering Gear: Installation

  1. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the lock nut and the tie rod assembly LH to the steering rack end sub-assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.

      HINT:

      After adjusting toe-in, torque the lock nut.

      Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Tie Rod Assembly
      G05418293Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 70 N*m (713 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.
      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut fixed.
      Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Link Assembly Bolts & Nuts
      G05418292Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR 
  5. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. RECONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. RECONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the 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.
  15. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly & Power Steering Link Assembly
      G05418194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly Bolt
      G05418193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  21. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  23. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  24. INSTALL FRONT NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  25. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  26. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  27. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)  (See INSTALLATION )
  28. FULLY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)  (See INSTALLATION )
  29. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE  (See INSTALLATION )
  30. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  31. CONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  32. CONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE  (See INSTALLATION )
  33. CONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE  (See INSTALLATION )
  34. CONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE B  (See INSTALLATION )
  35. CONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE B  (See INSTALLATION )
  36. INSTALL NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE  (See INSTALLATION )
  37. INSTALL NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE  (See INSTALLATION )
  38. CONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE  (See INSTALLATION )
  39. CONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE  (See INSTALLATION )
  40. INSTALL ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD  (See INSTALLATION )
  41. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  42. INSTALL RESERVOIR BRACKET  (See INSTALLATION )
  43. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  44. INSTALL AIR CLEANER BRACKET  (See INSTALLATION )
  45. INSTALL BATTERY  (See INSTALLATION )
  46. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  47. INSTALL AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  48. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  49. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  50. INSTALL NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  51. CONNECT VACUUM HOSES  (See INSTALLATION )
  52. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  53. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  54. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  55. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  56. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  57. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

  58. ADD ENGINE OIL  (See REPLACEMENT )
  59. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT )
  60. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 
  61. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  62. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  63. INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK  (See REPLACEMENT )
  64. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  65. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK  (See INSTALLATION )
  66. CHECK SHIFT LEVER POSITION  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  67. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  68. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    HINT:

    (See ADJUSTMENT )

  69. CHECK IGNITION TIMING  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  70. CHECK ENGINE IDLE SPEED  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  71. CHECK CO/HC  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  72. CHECK FUNCTION OF THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  73. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  74. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  75. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  76. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  77. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MOLDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  78. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MOLDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  79. INSTALL FLOOR UNDER COVER LH 
  80. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  81. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  82. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  83. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  84. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    HINT:

    (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )

  85. RESET MEMORY 

    HINT:

    (See INITIALIZATION )