RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
(a) Attach clip B onto the body and install the No. 1 hole cover onto the body with clip A.
NOTE: Make sure that the lip of the No. 1 hole cover is not damaged.
8. CONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks and install the sliding yoke onto the intermediate shaft.
Torque: 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf)
9. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
(a) Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.
(b) Install the floor carpet.
10. CONNECT NO. 2 TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the No. 2 tie rod end sub-assembly onto the steering knuckle with the castle nut.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)
NOTE: If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60° further.
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
11. CONNECT NO. 1 TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT: Use the same procedure for the No. 1 tie rod end sub-assembly as for the No. 2 tie rod end sub-assembly.
12. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
13. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
14. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
15. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the wheel alignment See: Alignment/Service and Repair.