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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Power Steering Gear: Installation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. INSTALL GROMMET, BRACKET AND PS GEAR ASSEMBLY 

    Install the grommet, bracket and PS gear assembly with the 4 bolts.

    1. Torque: 74 N.m (750 kgf.cm, 54 ft.lbf) 
  2. CONNECT RETURN TUBE 

    Using SST, connect the return tube.

    1. SST 09023-38400
    2. Torque: 40 N.m (410 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf) 

    HINT:

    • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in).
    • This torque value is effective in case that SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
      Fig 1: Connecting Return Tube Using SST
      G00893512Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE 

    Install a new gasket, then connect the pressure feed tube with the union bolt.

    1. Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 2: Connecting Pressure Feed Tube With Union Bolt
    G00893513Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE 

    Install the front suspension member brace with the 8 bolts.

    1. Torque: Bolt A: 119 N.m (1,210 kgf.cm, 88 ft.lbf) 
    2. Torque: Bolt B: 58 N.m (590 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf) 
  5. CONNECT SLIDING YOKE (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  6. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  7. CONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  8. INSTALL RH AND LH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  9. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 

    HINT:

    Do it with the front of the vehicle jacked up.

  10. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  11. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and steering column main shaft.
    2. Temporarily tighten the steering wheel set nut.
    3. Connect the connector.
      Fig 3: Installing Front Suspension Member Brace
      G00893514Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM (See  BLEEDING  ) 
  13. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  14. TORQUE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT 
    1. Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf.cm, 37 ft.lbf) 
  15. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  16. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See  FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT  ) 
RENDER: 1.0x

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