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Installation [03/2017 - 06/2017]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the lock nut and tie rod assembly LH to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.
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      *a Matchmark

      HINT: 

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

  2. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. INSTALL RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly to the front frame assembly with the 4 bolts and 4 new nuts.

      Torque: 88 N*m (897 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

  4. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET 
    1. Install the front stabilizer bar with 2 front stabilizer links, front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH, front No. 1 stabilizer bracket sub-assembly RH and 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushings to the front frame assembly.
    2. Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 44 N*m (449 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Make sure to install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH with its arrow facing the front of the vehicle.
      • Temporarily tighten the bolt (B) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (A) and (B).
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      Front of the Vehicle
    3. Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket sub-assembly RH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 44 N*m (449 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Make sure to install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket sub-assembly RH with its arrow facing the front of the vehicle.
      • Temporarily tighten the bolt (B) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (A) and (B).
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      Front of the Vehicle
  5. INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  6. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Install the wire harness to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

      GTY742455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the wire harness connector to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

      HINT: 

      Make sure that the connector is fully inserted before rotating the lock lever to engage the lock.

  7. INSTALL STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR 
    1. Install the steering gear heat insulator to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Steering Gear Heat Insulator Bolts Tightening Sequence
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      Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

  8. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25

  9. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle LH with the nut.
      GTY755263Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
      • Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
    2. Install a new cotter pin.
  10. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  11. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
      GTY742577Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    2. Connect the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
    3. Install a bolt.

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

  12. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 67

  13. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 68

  14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 69

  15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 70

  16. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  17. TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 

    Refer to CALIBRATION [03/2017 - ]