Steering Linkage Installation


  1. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

  2. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR FRONT

  3. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

  4. CONNECT STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE

  5. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY

  6. FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY

  7. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  8. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

  9. INSTALL FRONT SIDE MEMBER TO FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER BRACE

  10. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  11. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

  13. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  14. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

  15. INSTALL HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

  16. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

  17. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER

  18. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER

  19. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

  20. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

  21. INSTALL STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY

  22. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  23. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

  24. ADD POWER STEERING FLUID

  25. BLEED AIR FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM

  26. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR

  27. CHECK FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE

  28. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Steering Linkage -- Installation



1. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50
  1. Install the steering link with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

    Torque:
    95 N*m{969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf}
    HINT:
    If necessary, return the differential to its original position and install the differential mount.


2. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR FRONT
  1. Install the front stabilizer bar to the vehicle body.



3. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


4. CONNECT STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50.Power Steering.Steering Linkage.Steering Linkage  Installation
  1. Using union nut wrench, connect the outlet return tube.

    Torque:
    44 N*m{449 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf}for use without union nut wrench
    40 N*m{409 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf}for use with union nut wrench
    HINT:
    1. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
    2. This torque value is effective when union nut wrench is parallel to the torque wrench.


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50
  1. Install the hose with the clip.



5. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50
  1. Install the pressure feed tube to the steering link with the bolt.

    Torque:
    28 N*m{286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf}


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50.Power Steering.Steering Linkage.Steering Linkage  Installation
  1. Using union nut wrench, tighten the flare nut and connect the pressure feed tube.

    Torque:
    44 N*m{449 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf}for use without union nut wrench
    40 N*m{409 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf}for use with union nut wrench
    HINT:
    1. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
    2. This torque value is effective when union nut wrench is parallel to the torque wrench.


6. FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY


7. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
  1. Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle arm with the nut.

    Torque:
    91 N*m{928 kgf*cm, 67 ft.*lbf}
  1. Install a new cotter pin.



8. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.


9. INSTALL FRONT SIDE MEMBER TO FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER BRACE
  1. Install the crossmember brace with the 8 bolts.

    Torque:
    50 N*m{510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf}


10. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
  1. Install the under cover with the 4 bolts.

    Torque:
    28 N*m{286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf}


11. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
  1. Install the under cover with the 4 bolts.

    Torque:
    28 N*m{286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf}


12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL


13. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


14. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
  1. Attach the claw to install the windshield wiper switch.

    NOTICE:
    Do not push the claw with excessive force as damage may occur.
  1. Connect the connectors.



15. INSTALL HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50
  1. Install the headlight dimmer switch with the claw as shown in the illustration.



    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50
  1. Install the headlight dimmer switch with the clamp.



    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50
  1. Connect the connector.



16. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


17. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER


18. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50
  1. Install the steering column with the 3 bolts.

    Torque:
    21 N*m{214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}
  1. Install the cover with the 3 bolts.

    Torque:
    5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf}


19. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50.Power Steering.Steering Linkage.Steering Linkage  Installation
  1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.

  1. Install the steering set nut.

    Torque:
    50 N*m{510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf}


20. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT


21. INSTALL STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50
  1. Support the steering pad with one hand.

  1. Connect the connector to the steering pad.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
  1. Connect the horn connector.

  1. Confirm that the groove along the circumference of the "TORX" screw is attached to the screw case and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel.

  1. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 screws.

    Torque:
    8.8 N*m{90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf}


22. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


23. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
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24. ADD POWER STEERING FLUID


25. BLEED AIR FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM
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26. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR


27. CHECK FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE


28. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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