STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001WE9C04
      *a Matchmark

      Install the lock nut and tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.

      Tech Tips

      After adjusting the toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

  2. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A001SBZC01
      B008LJK Install in this Direction

      Insert the steering link assembly as shown in the illustration.

    2. A001UN7

      Align the protrusion of the steering link assembly with the hole of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly, and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly to the steering link assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Check that the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is securely installed.

    3. Install the steering link assembly to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 new nuts.

      Torque:
      133 N*m  { 1356 kgf*cm, 98 ft.*lbf }

      Note


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

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

    4. for AWD:


      1. Install the wire harness clamp bracket to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the bolt.

      2. Engage the clamp and Connect the connector.

    5. for 2WD:


      1. Install the wire harness clamp bracket to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the bolt.

      2. Connect the connector.

  4. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001UQP

      Connect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle LH with the nut.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • 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.

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

  5. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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


    1. A001XR1N03

      Engage the clip (B) to the vehicle body.

    2. Engage the clip (A) to install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly to the vehicle body.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.

  7. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  8. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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  10. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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  11. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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