11:36 2/4/26 STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSTALLATION; 2020 - 2024 MY Camry [09/2019 - ]
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Model Year Start: 2020 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [09/2019 - ]
Title: STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSTALLATION; 2020 - 2024 MY Camry [09/2019 - ]
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR (for 2GR-FKS)
(a) Install the steering gear heat insulator to the rack
and pinion power steering gear assembly with the 2
bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque:
8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}
2. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the lock nut and tie rod assembly LH to the
rack and pinion power steering gear assembly until
the matchmarks are aligned.
HINT:
After adjusting the toe-in, tighten the lock nut.
*a Matchmark
3. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
4. INSTALL RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
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(a) Install the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly to the front frame assembly with the 4 bolts and 4
new nuts.
Torque:
88 N·m {897 kgf·cm, 65 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
5. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET (for A25A-FKS)
(a) Install the front stabilizer bar with the 2 front stabilizer links, front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH, front No. 1
stabilizer bracket RH and 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushings to the front frame assembly.
(b) Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
44 N·m {449 kgf·cm, 32 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
Make sure to install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH with its arrow facing the front of the vehicle.
Temporarily tighten the bolt (B) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (A) and (B).
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Front of the Vehicle
(c) Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
44 N·m {449 kgf·cm, 32 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
Make sure to install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH with its arrow facing the front of the vehicle.
Temporarily tighten the bolt (B) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (A) and (B).
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Front of the Vehicle
6. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET (for 2GR-FKS)
(a) Install the front stabilizer bar with 2 front stabilizer links, front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH, front No. 1
stabilizer bracket RH and 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushings to the front frame assembly.
(b) Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
44 N·m {449 kgf·cm, 32 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
Make sure to install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH with its arrow facing the front of the vehicle.
Temporarily tighten the bolt (B) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (A) and (B).
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Front of the Vehicle
(c) Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
7. INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
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8. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS
(a) Install the wire harness to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}
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(b) Connect the wire harness connector to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
HINT:
Make sure that the connector is fully inserted before rotating the lock lever to engage the lock.
9. INSTALL STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR (for A25A-FKS)
(a) Install the steering gear heat insulator to the rack
and pinion power steering gear assembly with the 2
bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque:
8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}
10. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
for A25A-FKS: Click here
for 2GR-FKS: Click here
11. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering
knuckle LH with the nut.
Torque:
49 N·m {500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the
cotter pin are not aligned.
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
12. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
13. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate
shaft assembly and rack and pinion power steering
gear assembly.
*a Matchmark
(b) Connect the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
(c) Install a bolt.
Torque:
35 N·m {357 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}
14. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for A25A-FKS)
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15. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH (for 2GR-FKS)
Click here
16. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH (for 2GR-FKS)
Click here
17. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
for A25A-FKS: Click here
for 2GR-FKS: Click here
18. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
for A25A-FKS: Click here
for 2GR-FKS: Click here
19. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
for A25A-FKS: Click here
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for 2GR-FKS: Click here
20. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
Click here
21. TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION
Click here
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