Steering Lower Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

Check for following conditions before installing lower shaft.
- Front tires of vehicle are at straight-ahead position.
- Matchmark on gear case (6) and that on pinion shaft (4) are aligned.
Install lower shaft (2) to pinion shaft (5), aligning slit (1) in lower shaft with matchmark (4) on pinion shaft (5).
Install joint bolt (3) and tighten it to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Steering lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt (a): 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 lbf-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Shaft, Pinion Shaft, Gear Case, Alignment Slit, Joint Bolt And Matchmark
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Install upper shaft (1) to lower shaft (3) aligning matchmarks (4).
Install joint bolt (2). Then tighten it to specified torque.

NOTE: Be sue that front wheels and steering wheel are in straight-ahead position.

Tightening torque

Steering lower shaft assembly upper joint bolt (a): 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 lbf-ft)

Fig 2: Upper Shaft, Lower Shaft, Joint Bolt And Aligning Matchmarks With Torque Specifications
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