Tacoma PreRunner Extra Cab 2WD L4-2.7L (3RZ-FE) (1998)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
With Manual Steering
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD.
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD.
Refer to Steering Column / Service and Repair.
3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL.
Refer to Steering Column / Service and Repair.
4. DISCONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS.
5. DISCONNECT INTERMEDIATE NO.2 SHAFT.
Refer to Steering Column / Service and Repair.
6. REMOVE MANUAL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY.
Remove the 2 gear assembly set bolts, nuts and washer.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL MANUAL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY.
Torque the 2 gear assembly set bolts, nuts and washers.
Torque: 201 Nm (148 ft. lbs.)
2. CONNECT INTERMEDIATE NO.2 SHAFT.
Refer to Steering Column / Service and Repair.
3. CONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS.