Steering Gearbox: Installation

Insert the gearbox into crossmember, being careful not to damage gearbox boot.
Install the gearbox and stiffener. Temporarily tighten the bolts.

Fig 1: Locating Stiffener Mounting Bolts
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Insert bolts through the clamp to temporarily tighten the gearbox to the crossmember bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Gearbox Clamp Mounting Bolt
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Tighten the bolts temporarily holding the gearbox clamp and bracket together to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
Connect the return pipe to the return hose and then connect the feed pipe to the pressure hose.
Tightening torque:

15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Feed And Return Pipe, Pressure And Return Hose
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Install the universal joint. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint. >
Connect the tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and tighten with castle nut.
CAUTION: When connecting, do not hit the cap at the bottom of tie-rod end with hammer.

Castle nut tightening torque:

27 N.m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
After tightening the castle nut to the specified tightening torque, tighten it further within 60° until the cotter pin hole is aligned with slot in the nut. Fit the cotter pin into the nut, and then bend the pin to lock.

Fig 4: Identifying Cotter Pin, Castle Nut And Tie-Rod End
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Install the front stabilizer. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Stabilizer. >
Install the front crossmember support plate.
Install the front exhaust pipe assembly. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Install the under cover. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
Install the front wheels.
Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

100 N.m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the steering wheel. < Refer to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel. >
Align the center position of the roll connector. < Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Roll Connector. >
Install the steering wheel. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Steering Wheel. >
Connect the battery ground terminal.
Pour fluid into the oil tank, and bleed air. < Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID . >
Check for fluid leaks.
Check the fluid level in oil tank.
After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tighten the lock nut on tie-rod end.
Tightening torque:

85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)

NOTE: When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If it becomes twisted, straighten it.

Fig 5: Holding Boot
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