POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Steering Gearbox [LHD Model]
1. Insert the gearbox into crossmember, being careful not to damage gearbox boot.
2. Install the gearbox and stiffener. Temporarily tighten the bolts.
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(1) |
Stiffener |
3. Insert bolts through the clamp to temporarily tighten the gearbox to the crossmember bracket.
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(1) |
Clamp |
4. Tighten the bolts temporarily holding the gearbox clamp and bracket together to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
5. Connect the return pipe to the return hose, and connect the feed pipe to the pressure hose.
Tightening torque:
15 N·m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)
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(1) |
Feed pipe |
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(2) |
Return pipe |
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(3) |
Pressure hose |
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(4) |
Return hose |
7. Connect the tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and tighten with castle nut.
Castle nut tightening torque:
27 N·m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
When connecting, do not hit the cap at the bottom of tie-rod end with hammer.
8. After tightening the castle nut to the specified tightening torque, tighten it further within 60° until the cotter pin hole is aligned with slot in the nut. Fit the cotter pin into the nut, and then bend the pin to lock.
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(A) |
Cotter pin |
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(B) |
Castle nut |
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(C) |
Tie-rod end |
10. Install the front crossmember support plate and jack-up plate.
13. Install the front wheels.
14. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
100 N·m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
15. Lower the vehicle.
19. Connect the ground cable to battery.
21. Check for fluid leaks.
22. Check the fluid level in oil tank.
23. After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tighten the lock nut on tie-rod end.
Tightening torque:
85 N·m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
NOTE:
When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If it becomes twisted, straighten it.