Tacoma 4WD L4-2.7L (3RZ-FE) (2004)
Torque: 36 Nm (365 kgf-cm, 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.
4. CONNECT INTERMEDIATE NO. 2 SHAFT
5. CONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS
6. POSITION FRONT WHEEL FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
HINT: Do it with the front of the vehicle jacked up.
7. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
8. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
a. Align the matchmarks on the wheel and steering column main shaft.
b. Temporarily tighten the wheel set nut.
c. Connect the connector.
9. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
10. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
11. TORQUE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT
Torque: 50 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 35 ft. lbs.)
12. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD
13. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
14. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
Tighten the 4 bolts.