xB L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2009)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Installation
POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING GEAR: INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the lock nut and the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.
HINT: After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nut.
2. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the steering link assembly to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 138 Nm (1407 kgf-cm, 102 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
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Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.
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Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut fixed.
4. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering link assembly.
(b) Install the bolt.
Torque: 35 Nm (357 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf)
5. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY