Toyota 45510-52211
Gear Assembly

Start power steering rack and pinion installation with the tie rod end sub-assembly LH which requires proper matchmark alignment when installed onto the rack and pinion. After toe-in adjustment tighten the lock nut to 7.5 Nm (76 kgf-cm, 66 in-lbf). Repeat the same step for tie rod end sub-assembly RH. Position the power steering rack and pinion on the front suspension crossmember through 2 bolts and 2 nuts which must torque to 96 Nm with a prevention of nut rotation. The front suspension crossmember needs transmission jack support to temporarily attach it to the body structure through six bolts. Use Special Service Tool: 09670-00011 in the datum holes of the front suspension crossmembers RH and LH alternately to tighten bolts A, B, and C to the specified torques of 70 Nm (714 kgf-cm, 52 ft-lbf for Bolt A), 160 Nm (1,631 kgf-cm, 118 ft-lbf for Bolt B) and 95 Nm (969 kgf-cm, 70 ft-lbf for Bolt C), with vertical insertion of the tool. Fix the engine moving control rod through a bolt which needs tightening to 120 Nm (1,224 kgf-cm, 89 ft-lbf). The installation of front suspension lower arms LH and RH begins with the same approach and continues with the placement of front stabilizer link assemblies LH and RH. Next install the tie rod end sub-assemblies LH and RH using the same steps for both sides. The following steps involve installing the front wheel while tightening to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf) followed by attaching the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly. Reposition the tie rod end sub-assemblies on both sides by using the exact procedure which applies to both LH and RH elements. Fasten the front wheel with a torque of 103 Nm and proceed by installing the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly through securing clip B onto the body and column No. 1 with clip A while guaranteeing the lip portion remains undamaged. Reposition the sliding yoke of the rack and pinion sub-assembly onto the intermediate shaft before tightening bolt A with yoke and bolt A at 35 Nm (357 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf). Keep the column hole covered by installing the silencer sheet with 2 clips and return the floor carpet. Complete the installation by connecting the cable to the negative terminal with 5.4 Nm torque (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf) and position the wheels straight ahead then inspect the wheel alignment.

Remove the front wiper motor and link, the front air shutter seal on the right side, and the outer cowl top panel.

Place matchmarks on the sliding yoke of the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering.

Remove the front wheel, then separate the tie rod end sub-assemblies for both the left and right sides.