Highlander 2WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2008)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Installation
POWER STEERING: STEERING GEAR: INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the lock nut and the tie rod assembly LH to the steering rack end sub-assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.
HINT: After adjusting toe-in, torque the lock nut.
2. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
3. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 70 Nm (713 kgf-cm, 51 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
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Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.
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Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut fixed.
4. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR
5. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH See: Suspension/Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Front Stabilizer Bar/Installation
6. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH See: Suspension/Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Front Stabilizer Bar/Installation
7. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
8. RECONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Compressor HVAC/Service and Repair/Installation
9. RECONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Compressor HVAC/Service and Repair/Installation
10. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH See: Suspension/Ball Joint/Service and Repair/Installation
11. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
12. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH See: Suspension/Ball Joint/Service and Repair/Installation
13. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.