POWER STEERING LINK INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE ARM LH


    1. Install the steering knuckle arm LH to the steering knuckle LH with the nut.

      Torque:
      685 N*m  { 6985 kgf*cm, 505 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

  2. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE ARM RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure on the LH side.

  3. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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    1. Screw the tie rod ends and lock nuts by an equivalent amount into both ends of the tie rod.

    2. Adjust the length of the tie rod assembly.

      Length
      1425 mm (56.10 in.)

    3. Temporarily tighten the tie rod end lock nuts.

    4. After toe-in adjustment, torque the lock nut.

      Torque:
      175 N*m  { 1784 kgf*cm, 129 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure on the LH side.

  5. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the tie rod to the right and left knuckle arm, then install the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      195 N*m  { 1987 kgf*cm, 143 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

  6. INSTALL STEERING DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the drag link to the knuckle arm and steering knuckle, then install the nuts.

      Torque:
      195 N*m  { 1987 kgf*cm, 143 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

  7. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

    Torque:
    515 N*m  { 5252 kgf*cm, 380 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

  9. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    • (See Pub. No. RM1008E, page 26-2)