1. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the steering column assembly with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) (b) Connect the connectors.
(c) Connect the wire harness clamps to the steering column tube.
2. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft assembly and steering gear assembly.
(b) Install the steering intermediate shaft assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 36 N*m (370 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf)
(c) Install the dust cover to the hole cover. Check that the 3 clips of the dust cover are securely fitted into the groove on the hole cover.
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page RS-434)
5. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER
6. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (See page RS-435)
7. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft assembly.
(b) Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.
Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf) (c) Connect the connector.
8. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
9. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (See page RS- 425)
10. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (See page RS- 424)
11. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.3 (See page RS-425)
12. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2 (See page RS-425)
13. CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
14. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (See page RS-436)
Disassembly
1. REMOVE INDICATOR LIGHT WIRE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the indicator light wire sub assembly from
the position indicator light guide.
2. REMOVE POSITION INDICATOR LIGHT BULB
(a) Remove the shift position indicator light bulb from
the indicator light wire sub-assembly
3. REMOVE POSITION IND ...
On-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
(a) Using a dial gauge, check for backlash near the
center of the axle hub.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the
bearing.
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles
to the measurement surface ...
When towing full-time 4wd vehicles
Use one of the methods shown below to tow the
vehicle.
If the vehicle has trouble with the chassis or drive
train, use method 1 (flat bed truck).
WHEN TOWING FULL-TIME 4WD VEHICLES
NOTICE: Do not use any towing method other than those shown above.
The towing methods shown b ...