Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000018O2006X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING GEAR: INSTALLATION; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

(a) Slide the gear assembly to the right side, slide the gear assembly to the left side and position it.

(b) Install the gear assembly with 2 new set bolts, washers and nuts.

Torque:

120 N·m {1,250 kgf·cm, 89ft·lbf}

2. INSTALL RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS AND LOCK NUTS

(a) Screw the lock nut and tie rod end onto the rack end until the matchmarks are aligned.

(b) After adjusting toe-in, torque the nut 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT .

Torque:

55 N·m {560 kgf·cm, 41ft·lbf}

3. CONNECT TUBE CLAMP

(a) Torque the bolt.

Torque:

18 N·m {180 kgf·cm, 13ft·lbf}

4. CONNECT RETURN TUBE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, connect the tube.

SST: 09023-38401

Torque:

50 N·m {510 kgf·cm, 37ft·lbf}

HINT:

  • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
  • This torque value is effective in case that SST is parallel to a torque wrench.

5. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE

(a) Torque the unit bolt with a new gasket.

HINT:

Make sure the stopper of the pressure feed tube touches the power steering gear assembly as shown in the illustration, then torque the bolt.

Torque:

42 N·m {430 kgf·cm, 31ft·lbf}

6. CONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

7. INSTALL ENGINE OIL FILTER ASSEMBLY 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; 2UZ-FE LUBRICATION: OIL FILTER: REPLACEMENT+

8. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM: REMOVAL+

9. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

10. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

(a) Tighten the 8 bolts.

11. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

(a) Tighten the 7 bolts.

12. FACE FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD

HINT:

Perform it with the front of the vehicle jacked up.

13. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE

14. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Align the matchmarks on the wheel and steering column main shaft.

(b) Temporarily tighten the wheel set nut.

(c) Connect the connector.

15. BLEED AIR FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM

16. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

17. TORQUE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT

Torque:

50 N·m {510 kgf·cm, 37ft·lbf}

18. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: STEERING PAD: INSTALLATION+

19. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

20. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

(a) Perform initialization 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION .

21. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

(a) Check front wheel alignment 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT .