STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSTALLATION; 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015

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Model Year Start: 2016	Model: Sienna	Prod Date Range: [12/2015 - ]
Title: STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSTALLATION; 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 - ]

INSTALLATION

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the steering intermediate shaft assembly and pinion shaft of steering gear assembly, be sure to place matchmarks before servicing.

1. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the lock nut and tie rod assembly LH to the steering rack end sub-assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.

HINT:

After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

2. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque:

70 N·m {714 kgf·cm, 52 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

4. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.

(b) Install the bolt.

Torque:

35 N·m {360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}

5. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for 2WD)

(See page )

6. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for AWD)

(See page )