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Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Steering Section: Steering Linkage/Steering Gear
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM0000039SX004X
Title: STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING LINKAGE: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY



(a) Install the power steering link with the 3 bolts and 3 nuts.

Torque: 120 N·m (1224 kgf·cm, 89 ft·lbf)

HINT:

Hold the bolts and tighten the nuts to install the power steering link.

NOTICE:

Align the center bush so that the protrusion aligns with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

3. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

4. INSTALL PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY



(a) Install the pressure feed tube clamp with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 18 N·m (184 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)


(b) Install the clamp and connect the pressure feed tube (return tube side) to the power steering link.


(c) Using a union nut wrench, connect the pressure feed tube (pressure feed tube side) to the power steering link.

Torque: 44 N·m (449 kgf·cm, 32 ft·lbf)

Torque: 40 N·m (409 kgf·cm, 30 ft·lbf)

HINT:

  • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.).
  • This torque value is effective when union nut wrench is perpendicular to the torque wrench.

5. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH



(a) Align the matchmarks of the tie rod and rack end, and temporarily install the tie rod with the lock nut.

HINT:

After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

Torque: 82 N·m (836 kgf·cm, 60 ft·lbf)

(b) Check that length A is the same as the length measured previously.

6. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

7. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT PROTECTOR LH



(a) Install the steering rack boots protector with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 29 N·m (296 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf)

8. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT PROTECTOR RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

9. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: STEERING KNUCKLE: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

10. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

11. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

12. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

13. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

14. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

15. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

16. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

17. STABILIZE SUSPENSION FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

18. TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

19. TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

20. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 LX570)+

21. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 LX570)+

22. CHECK FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

23. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

24. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

HINT:

Perform this procedure with the front of the vehicle jacked up.

25. PERFORM VEHICLE HEIGHT OFFSET CALIBRATION

(a) Perform the vehicle height offset calibration SUSPENSION CONTROL: ACTIVE HEIGHT CONTROL SUSPENSION: INITIALIZATION (2008 LX570) .

26. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

(a) Adjust the front wheel alignment ALIGNMENT / HANDLING DIAGNOSIS: FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT (2008 LX570) .

27. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

(a) Adjust the headlight LIGHTING (EXT): HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY: ADJUSTMENT (2008 LX570) .