Power Steering Link Installation

Install the power steering rack housing heat insulator to the power steering link assembly.

Install the power steering rack housing heat insulator to the power steering link assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

9.8 N*m{100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf}

Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque:

70 N*m{714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf}

Temporarily connect the pressure feed tube assembly to the power steering link assembly.

Install the pressure feed tube assembly clamp with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

9.8 N*m{100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf}

Using SST, tighten the pressure feed tube assembly (pressure feed tube side).

SST

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Torque:

Without SST:

25 N*m{250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf}

With SST:

22 N*m{227 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
   
2. This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
   

Using SST, tighten the pressure feed tube assembly (return tube side).

SST

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Torque:

Without SST:

25 N*m{250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf}

With SST:

22 N*m{227 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
   
2. This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
   

Install the pressure feed tube assembly clamp with the bolt.

Torque:

9.8 N*m{100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf}

Using SST, connect the pressure feed tube assembly to the power steering link assembly.

SST

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Torque:

Without SST:

25 N*m{250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf}

With SST:

22 N*m{227 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
   
2. This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
   

Using SST, install the return tube assembly to the power steering link assembly.

SST

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Torque:

Without SST:

25 N*m{250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf}

With SST:

22 N*m{227 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
   
2. This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
   

Connect the steering gear outlet return tube to the return tube assembly with the clip.

NOTICE:

1. Connect the steering gear outlet return tube with the paint mark facing upward.
   
2. Push the steering gear outlet return tube as far as it will go as shown in the illustration.
   
3. Install the clip at the position specified in the illustration.
   

Install the pressure feed tube assembly clamp with the bolt.

Torque:

9.8 N*m{100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf}

Using SST, connect the pressure feed tube assembly to the power steering link assembly.

SST

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Torque:

Without SST:

25 N*m{250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf}

With SST:

22 N*m{227 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
   
2. This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
   

Using SST, install the return tube assembly to the power steering link assembly.

SST

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Torque:

Without SST:

25 N*m{250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf}

With SST:

22 N*m{227 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Install the return tube assembly at the angle specified in the illustration.

NOTICE:

1. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
   
2. This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
   

Connect the steering gear outlet return tube to the return tube assembly with the clip.

NOTICE:

1. Push the steering gear outlet return tube as far as it will go as shown in the illustration.
   
2. Install the clip at the position specified in the illustration.
   

Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

Install a new cotter pin.

NOTICE:

Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke and the steering link assembly.

Install the bolt.

Torque:

35 N*m{360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf}

Check the fluid level (CAMRY_ACV40 RM000001A0S01SX_01_0006.html).

Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with stands.

Turn the steering wheel.

1. With the engine stopped, turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock several times.
   

Lower the vehicle.

Start the engine.

1. Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
   

Turn the steering wheel.

1. With the engine idling, turn the steering wheel left or right to the full lock position and keep it in that position for 2 to 3 seconds, then turn the steering wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it there for 2 to 3 seconds.
   

2. Repeat this procedure several times.
   

Stop the engine.

Check for foaming or emulsification.

HINT:

If the system has to be bled twice because of forming or emulsification, be sure to check for fluid leaks in the system.

Check the fluid level (CAMRY_ACV40 RM000001A0S01SX_01_0006.html).

Keep the vehicle level.

With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the fluid reservoir.
If necessary, add fluid.

Fluid:

ATF DEXRON II or III, or equivalent

HINT:

If the fluid is hot, check that the fluid level is within the HOT range on the fluid reservoir. If the fluid is cold, check that the fluid level is within the COLD range.

Start the engine and run it at idle.

Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to raise fluid temperature.

Fluid temperature:

75°C (167°F) to 80°C (176°F)

Check for foaming or emulsification.
If foaming or emulsification is identified, bleed the power steering system (CAMRY_ACV40 RM000001BOQ01MX_01_0001.html).

With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the fluid reservoir.

Stop the engine.

Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the fluid reservoir.

Maximum fluid level rise:

5 mm (0.20 in.)

Check the fluid level.