Tacoma Extra Cab 4WD L4-2693cc 2.7L DOHC MFI (1997)
INSTALLATION
1. Install manual steering gear assembly. Torque the 2 gear assembly set bolts, nuts and washers.
Torque to 201 Nm (148 ft. lbs.)
2. Connect intermediate No. 2 shaft.
3. Connect RH and LH tie rod ends.
4. Position front wheels facing straight ahead.
HINT: Do it with the front of the vehicle jacked up.
5. Center spiral cable.
6. Install steering wheel.
a. Align the matchmarks on the wheel and steering column main shaft.
b. Temporarily tighten the wheel set nut.
c. Connect the connector.
7. Check steering wheel center point.
8. Torque steering wheel set nut.
Torque to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
9. Install steering wheel pad.
10. Check front wheel alignment.
Inspection and Replacement
