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Power Steering Link: Installation

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

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

      Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Link Assembly With Bolts & Nuts
      G05273169Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, connect the pressure feed tube assembly to the steering link assembly.

      SST 09023-12701 

      Torque: 22 N*m (230 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Connecting Pressure Feed Tube Assembly To Steering Link Assembly Using SST
      G05273170Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
      • This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
    2. Install the pressure feed tube assembly clamp with the bolt.

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Feed Tube Assembly Clamp Bolt
      G05241992Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. CONNECT RETURN TUBE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, connect the return tube assembly to the steering link assembly.

      SST 09023-12701 

      Torque: 22 N*m (230 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Connecting Return Tube Assembly To Steering Link Assembly Using SST
      G05273172Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
      • This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
    2. Install the tube clamp to the pressure feed tube assembly.
    3. Install the pressure feed tube clamp with the nut.

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Identifying Pressure Feed Tube Clamp Nut
      G05241990Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 LH 
    1. FF:

      Install the stabilizer bracket No. 1 LH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 16 N*m (163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf) 

    2. 4WD:

      Install the stabilizer bracket No. 1 LH and the stabilizer bracket No. 2 with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 16 N*m (163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 6: Identifying Front Stabilizer Bracket No.1 LH Bolts
      G05273174Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure on the other side.

  7. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure on the other side.

  10. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure on the other side.

  12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

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

  13. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft sub-assembly and the steering link assembly.
      Fig 7: Aligning Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly & Steering Link Assembly
      G05273175Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bolt.

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

    3. Tighten the bolt A.

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

    4. Install the steering column hole cover No. 2 to the steering hole cover No. 1.
    5. Install the clamp to the steering column hole cover No. 1 and tighten the bolt B.
      Fig 8: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assy Bolts
      G05273176Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID  (See BLEEDING  )
  15. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE 
  16. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS 
  17. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT