STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

  1. INSTALL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

    1. Install the steering gear assembly to the front suspension crossmember with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      110 N*m

      1122 kgf*cm

      81 ft.*lbf

      Note:

      • Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.

      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut fixed in place.

  2. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

    1. C275678C01

      *a

      Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering gear assembly.

    2. Install the bolt.

      35.3 N*m

      360 kgf*cm

      26 ft.*lbf

  3. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. C157411

      Align the round hole in the No. 1 steering column hole cover assembly with the protrusion of the steering gear assembly and install the cover.

    2. Install a new clamp.

  4. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  5. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

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  6. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH

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  8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  10. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  11. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. C308056

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

      49 N*m

      500 kgf*cm

      36 ft.*lbf

      Note:

      Tighten the nut up to an additional 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

      Note:

      Bend the cotter pin along the nut.

  12. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. C152549C07

      *a

      Lip

      Install the clip (A) as shown in the illustration and engage the clip (B) to the body to connect the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.

      Note:

      Make sure that the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is not damaged.

  14. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    1. C275677C01

      *a

      Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly to the intermediate shaft.

    2. Install the bolt.

      35.3 N*m

      360 kgf*cm

      26 ft.*lbf

  15. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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  16. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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  17. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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  18. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER

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  19. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  20. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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  21. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  22. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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