Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2703

22 N*m (227 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf)

HINT:

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Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.).



This torque value is effective when SST is perpendicular to the torque wrench.

d. Using SST, tighten the pressure feed tube (return tube side).

Fig. 171: Tightening Pressure Feed Tube Using SST (Return Tube Side)
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

SST 09023-12701

Torque: without SST

25 N*m (250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)

with SST

22 N*m (227 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf)

HINT:



Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.).



This torque value is effective when SST is perpendicular to the torque wrench.

3. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

a. Connect the tie rod end LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

Torque: 69 N*m (704 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf)

b. Install a new cotter pin.

HINT:

Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

4. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

5. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY

a. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and power steering gear.

Fig. 172: Aligning Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft And Power Steering
Gear
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

b. Install the bolt.

Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)

6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

7. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

8. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

9. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )

10. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )

11. CHECK FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

12. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

HINT:

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

13. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

a. Adjust the front wheel alignment (see FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).

NOTE:

Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see
INITIALIZATION ).

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STEERING SYSTEM

PRECAUTION

1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING SYSTEM

a. The vehicle is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) such as airbags. Failure to

carry out service operations in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy
during servicing. This may cause a serious accident. Before servicing (including inspection,
replacement, removal and installation of parts), be sure to read the precautionary notices for the
Supplemental Restraint System (see PRECAUTION ).

2. PRECAUTIONS FOR REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT OF POWER

STEERING COMPONENTS

a. Be sure to turn the front wheels straight ahead when removing and installing the power steering

link assembly.

b. If disconnecting the steering sliding yoke and the pinion shaft of the power steering link assembly,

be sure to put matchmarks on them before starting the operation.

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking
the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Steering system

STEERING SYSTEM - PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Symptom

Suspected Area

Reference

Hard steering

Tires (Improperly inflated)

INSPECTION

Power steering fluid level (Low)

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Drive belt (Loose)

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)

Steering system joints (Worn)

-

Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)

Steering column (Binding)

-

Power steering vane pump

INSPECTION

Power steering gear

INSPECTION

Poor return

Tires (Improperly inflated)

INSPECTION

Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)

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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY

a. Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.

b. Gently turn the steering wheel to the right and left with a finger, and check the steering wheel free

play.

Maximum free play: 30 mm (1.18 in.)

Fig. 1: Checking Steering Wheel Free Play
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

2. CHECK STEERING EFFORT

a. Center the steering wheel.

b. Remove the steering wheel pad (see REMOVAL ).

c. Start the engine and idle it.

d. Measure the steering effort in both directions.

Steering column (Binding)

-

Power steering gear

INSPECTION

Excessive play

Steering system joints (Worn)

-

Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)

Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke

(Worn)

-

Front wheel bearing (Worn) (for

2WD)

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Front wheel bearing (Worn) (for

4WD)

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Power steering gear

INSPECTION

Abnormal noise

Power steering fluid level (Low)

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Steering system joints (Worn)

-

Power steering vane pump

INSPECTION

Power steering gear

INSPECTION

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