xA L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE) (2006)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Installation
POWER STEERING LINK
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: When installing, apply power steering fluid or molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease to the parts indicated by arrows.
1. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
a. Install the No. 2 grommet to the steering link.
b. Align the matchmarks and install the No. 2 bracket to the steering link.
NOTICE: Install the bracket with the inscribed mark facing to the front of the vehicle.
c. Install the steering link with the 4 bolts and nuts.
Torque: 74 Nm (749 kgf-cm, 54 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE:
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Torque the bolt with the nut fixed as the nut has its own stopper.
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Do not turn the nut.
2. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
a. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft with the pinion shaft.
b. Install the bolt.
Torque: 28 Nm (290 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.)
3. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY