RAV4 4-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
9. Disconnect pressure feed and return tubes. Using Special Service Tool (SST), disconnect the tube.
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10. Disconnect pressure feed and return tube clamps. Remove the bolt.
11. Disconnect RH and LH lower suspension arms.
12. Remove 2 Power Steering (PS) gear assembly set bolts and nuts.
HINT: Securely suspend the steering gear assembly.
13. Remove front suspension crossmember assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect pressure feed and return tube clamps. Torque the bolt.
Torque: 13 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
2. Install front suspension crossmember assembly.
3. Torque 2 PS gear assembly set bolts and nuts.
Torque: 113 Nm (83 ft. lbs.)
4. Connect RH and LH lower suspension arms.
5. Install stabilizer bar with link.
6. Install front exhaust pipe.
a. Torque the 2 bolts with a new gasket.
Torque: 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
b. Torque 3 new nuts with a new gasket.
Torque: 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.)
7. Connect pressure feed and return tubes. Using SST, connect the tube.
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Torque: 36 Nm (26 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.
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Securely suspend the steering gear assembly.
8. Connect No. 2 intermediate shaft.
9. Connect RH and LH tie rod ends.
10. Install RH and LH engine under covers. Tighten the 13 bolts.