RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2006)
12. REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering gear from the suspension crossmember.
NOTICE: Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
a. Install the steering gear onto the front suspension crossmember with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 138 Nm (1407 kgf-cm, 102 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt.
2. INSTALL INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
a. Align the matchmarks and install the intermediate shaft onto the steering gear.
Torque: 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft. lbs.)
3. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Install the column hole cover onto the steering gear with a new clamp.
4. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
a. Install the engine with transaxle.