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Steering Gear: Installation

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

      HINT:

      After adjusting the toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

  2. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

    Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Tie Rod End Sub-Assembly LH And Steering Gear Assembly
    G06010434Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering link assembly to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
      1. Temporarily tighten the bolts in order of (A), (B), (C), and then (D).
      2. Tighten the bolts in order of (A), (B), (C), and then (D).

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

      Fig 2: Identifying Front Suspension Crossmember Sub-Assembly Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G06010438Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 
    1. Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering link assembly.
    2. Install the bolt.

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

    Fig 3: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt
    G06010439Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the round hole in the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly with the protrusion of the steering link assembly to install the cover.
  6. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made)  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY (except TMC Made)  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 4: Locating Round Hole In No. 1 Steering Column Hole Cover Sub-Assembly
    G06010440Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. CONNECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. CONNECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Connect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

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

      NOTE: Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
    2. Install a new cotter pin.
  13. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

    Fig 5: Locating Steering Knuckle Nut
    G06010441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage clip B onto the body and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly onto the body with clips A.
      NOTE: Make sure that the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is not damaged.
  15. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  17. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 6: Identifying No. 1 Steering Column Hole Cover Clip A And B
    G06010442Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  19. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  20. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 75 ft.*lbf) 

  21. STABILIZE SUSPENSION  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    HINT:

    (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).

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