Steering Gearbox: Installation

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Insert gearbox into crossmember, being careful not to damage gearbox boot.
Tighten gearbox to crossmember bracket via clamp with bolt to the specified torque.
1. Tightening torque: 59 N.m (6.0 kgf-m, 43 ft-lb)
Fig 1: Tightening Gearbox To Crossmember Bracket Via Clamp
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Install pipe assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION , Pipe Assembly.
Install universal joint. Refer to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint.
Connect tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and tighten with castle nut. Fit cotter pin into the nut and bend the pin to lock.
Castle nut tightening torque:
1. Tighten to 27.0 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb), and tighten further within 60° until cotter pin hole is aligned with a slot in the nut.
CAUTION: When connecting, do not hit cap at the bottom of tie-rod end with hammer.

Fig 2: Connecting Tie-Rod End And Knuckle Arm
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Install front stabilizer to vehicle. Refer to FRONT , Front Stabilizers.
Install front exhaust pipe assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.
Install tires.
Tighten wheel nuts to the specified torque.
1. Tightening torque: 88 N.m (9.0 kgf-m, 65 ft-lb)
Connect battery ground cable.
Pour fluid into oil tank, and bleed air. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID .
Check for fluid leaks. Refer to OIL LEAKING , INSPECTION, Steering Gearbox.
Install jack-up plate.
WARNING: Be careful, exhaust manifold is hot.
Lower vehicle.
Check fluid level in oil tank.
After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tighten lock nut on tie-rod end.
1. Tightening torque: 83 N.m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft-lb)
CAUTION: When adjusting toe-in, hold boot as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If twisted, straighten it.

Fig 3: Adjusting Toe-In
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