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SR−44
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STEERING STEERING LINKAGE
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Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
STEERING LINKAGE
COMPONENTS
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SR4102
SST
SR4103
SST
SR4104
SST
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1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
Remove the 4 bolts.
2. REMOVE PITMAN ARM
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the pitman arm from the relay rod
assembly.
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(c) Remove the pitman arm set nut and spring washer.
(d) Using SST, disconnect the pitman arm from the PS gear assembly.
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3. REMOVE STEERING DAMPER WITH STEERING DAMPER BRACKET
(a) Remove the nut and 2 damper bracket set bolts.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the damper with damper bracket from the relay rod assembly.
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4. REMOVE STEERING DAMPER
(a) Secure the damper bracket in a vise.
(b) Remove the nut.
(c) Using SST, r emove the damper from the damper bracket.
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5. REMOVE RELAY ROD ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
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(b) Using SST, disconnect the relay rod assembly from the
knuckle arm.
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6. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 cotter pins and nuts.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod assembly from the RH and LH knuckle arms.
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7. REMOVE TIE ROD ENDS AND RELAY ROD ENDS
Loosen the tie rod end or relay rod end clamp and remove the
tie rod end or relay rod end.
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STEERING STEERING LINKAGE
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1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSTALLATION
HINT:
When connecting the ball stud to the arm or rod, remove the
grease on the joint surfaces.
1. INSTALL TIE ROD ENDS AND RELAY ROD ENDS
(a) Turn the tie rod ends or relay rod ends equal amounts into
the rod tube. Tie rod assembly should be approximately
1,233 mm (48.54 in.). Relay rod assembly should be
approximately 1,090 mm (42.91 in.).
(b) The remaining length of threads on both tie rod ends or relay rod ends should be equal.
(c) Temporarily tighten the tie rod end or relay rod end clamps.
2. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the tie rod assembly to the RH and LH knuckle arms.
(b) Torque the 2 nuts. Torque: 91 N·m (925 kgf·cm, 67 ft·lbf)
(c) Install 2 new cotter pins.
(d) After adjusting toe−in, torque the clamp bolts and nuts. Torque: 37 N·m (375 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
3. INSTALL RELAY ROD ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the relay rod assembly to the knuckle arm.
(b) Torque the nut. Torque: 91 N·m (925 kgf·cm, 67 ft·lbf)
(c) Install a new cotter pin.
(d) Torque the clamp bolts and nuts. Torque: 37 N·m (375 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
4. INSTALL STEERING DAMPER
(a) Secure the damper bracket in a vise.
(b) Connect the damper to the damper bracket.
(c) Torque a new nut. Torque: 74 N·m (750 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf)
5. INSTALL STEERING DAMPER WITH STEERING DAMPER BRACKET
(a) Connect the damper with damper bracket to the relay rod
assembly.
(b) Torque a new nut and 2 damper bracket set bolts.
Torque:
Nut: 74 N·m (750 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf)
Bolt: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
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Alignment Marks
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6. INSTALL PITMAN ARM
(a) Align the alignment marks on the pitman arm and the
cross shaft, and install the spring washer and set nut.
Torque: 177 N·m (1,800 kgf·cm, 130 ft·lbf)
(b) Connect the pitman arm to the relay rod assembly.
(c) Torque the nut. Torque: 91 N·m (925 kgf·cm, 67 ft·lbf)
(d) Install a new cotter pin.
7. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
Tighten the 4 bolts.
8. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA−4 )
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Class
Class
Hexagon head
bolt Bolt
head No.4−
5−
6−
7−
8−
9−
10−
11 − 4T
5T 6T
7T 8T
9T
10T 11 T
No mark
No mark
Hexagon
flange bolt
w/ washer
hexagon bolt 4T
4T
5T
6T
7T
8T
Hexagon
head
bolt
Hexagon
flange bolt w/ washer
hexagon bolt
Hexagon head
bolt
Hexagon head
bolt 2
Protruding
lines
2
Protruding
lines
3
Protruding
lines
4
Protruding
lines Hexagon
flange bolt
w/ washer
hexagon bolt
Hexagon
flange boltw/ washer
hexagon bolt
Hexagon
flange bolt
w/ washer
hexagon bolt
Stud bolt
Welded bolt 4
Protruding
lines
5
Protruding
lines
6
Protruding
lines
No mark
Grooved
9T
10T 11 T
4T
6T
4T
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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS STANDARD BOLT
SS−1
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STANDARD BOLT
HOW TO DETERMINE BOLT STRENGTH
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V00079
ClassDiameter
mm Pitch
mm Specified torque
Hexagon head bolt
Hexagon flange bolt
N·m kgf·cm ft·lbf N·m kgf·cm
ft·lbf
in.·lbf
in.·lbf
in.·lbf in.·lbf
in.·lbf
in.·lbf
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1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS
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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE
SS−3
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MAINTENANCE
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN·mkgf·cmft·lbf
Front seat mounting bolt3940029
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