XL-7 Limited 4WD V6-2.7L (2002)
4. Insert pinion shaft into lower shaft assembly lower joint (2) with slit (1) of lower joint, marks (4) on pinion shaft (5) and gear case (6) aligned. And
then install lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt (3) to lower shaft assembly lower joint (2). Tighten it to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt (a): 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 ft. lbs.)
5. Install steering shaft joint (2) to steering upper shaft (1).
NOTE: Be sue that front wheels and steering wheel are in straight-ahead position.
6. Install shaft joint bolt (upper shaft assembly side) (2) to shaft joint (1). Tighten shaft joint bolt (upper shaft assembly side) (2) to specified torque
first and then shaft joint bolt (lower shaft assembly side) (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft joint bolt (b): 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 ft. lbs.)