Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE) (2000)
6. REMOVE PRESSURE FEED TUBE AND RETURN TUBE
Using SST, disconnect the tube.
SST 09631-22020
7. REMOVE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 gear assembly set bolts, nuts and washers.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL PS GEAR ASSEMBLY
Torque the 2 gear assembly set bolts, nuts and washers.
Torque: 201 Nm (2,050 kgf-cm, 148 ft. lbs.)
2. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE AND RETURN TUBE
Using SST, connect the tube.
SST 09631-22020
Pressure feed tube:
Torque: 36 Nm (365 kgf-cm, 26 ft. lbs.)
Return tube:
Torque: 40 Nm (405 kgf-cm, 29 ft. lbs.)
HINT:
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Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 inch).
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This torque value is effective in case that SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
3. CONNECT INTERMEDIATE NO. 2 SHAFT
4. CONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS
5. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
HINT: Do it with the front of the vehicle jacked up.
6. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
7. 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.
8. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
9. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
10. TORQUE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT
Torque: 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft. lbs.)
11. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD
12. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Disassembly and Reassembly