XL-7 Touring 4WD V6-2.7L (2002)
2. Install steering upper shaft assembly to dash panel. Tighten steering upper shaft mounting bolts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering upper shaft mounting bolts (a): 23 Nm (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft. lbs.)
3. Install steering shaft joint (1) to steering upper shaft (2) by matching it to marks (3) made before removal.
4. Install shaft joint bolt (upper shaft assembly side) (2) to steering shaft joint (1). Tighten shaft joint bolt (upper shaft assembly side) (2) to specified
torque first and then shaft joint bolt (lower shaft assembly side) (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft joint bolt (c): 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 ft. lbs.)
5. Align cutting point "A" of steering column assembly (1) with bolt hole "B" of steering upper shaft upper joint as shown in the figure. Then connect
steering upper shaft upper joint.