STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

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    1. Install the PS gear assembly with the bolt washer and nut.

      Torque:
      120 N*m  { 1224 kgf*cm, 87 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install the grommet and bracket with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      120 N*m  { 1224 kgf*cm, 87 ft.*lbf }

  2. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY

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    1. Connect the tube with the union bolt and a new gasket.

      Torque:
      42.1 N*m  { 430 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*lbf }

  3. CONNECT STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE

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    1. Install the return tube.

      Torque:
      44 N*m  { 450 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf }
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      Face the claw to the vehicle is front, and install the return hose to the PS gear assembly with the clip.

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      Install the hose with bolt (LHD steering position type only).

      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL STEERING BEVEL GEAR ASSEMBLY

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    1. Install the housing bracket with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }
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      *a Matchmark

      Install the steering shaft with the bolt hole matched to the notch of the bevel gear.

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      Install the 3 bolts of the bevel gear.

      Torque:
      52 N*m  { 530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf }
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      Install the bracket of the transmission control cable with the bolt (LHD steering position type only).

      Torque:
      37 N*m  { 377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf }

    5. Install the bracket of parking brake cable with the bolt (RHD steering position type only).

      Torque:
      37 N*m  { 377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf }
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      *a Matchmark

      Tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

  5. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    *a Matchmark

    1. Install the shaft cover.

    2. Align the matchmarks on the sliding yoke and the torque shaft.

    3. Temporary tighten the bolt.

  6. INSTALL STEERING TORQUE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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    *a Matchmark

    1. Align the matchmarks on the torque shaft and bevel gear.

    2. Tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }
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      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks on the sliding yoke and steering gear.

    4. Tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

  7. FULLY TIGHTEN STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    *a Matchmark

    1. Fully tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install the steering link protector UPR and steering link protector LWR with the 3 bolts.

  8. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Connect the tie rod end to the knuckle arm.

    2. Install the nuts and new cotter pin.

      Torque:
      91 N*m  { 928 kgf*cm, 67 ft.*lbf }

  9. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Connect the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.

  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    Full just low
    135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }
    Except full just low
    365 N*m  { 3722 kgf*cm, 269 ft.*lbf }

  11. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  12. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY (W/ SRS AIRBAG)

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  13. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (W/ SRS AIRBAG)

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  14. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR (W/ SRS AIRBAG)

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  15. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (W/ SRS AIRBAG)


    1. Check that the ignition switch is OFF.

    2. Check that the battery negative terminal is disconnected.

      Note

      Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.

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      Turn the cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes harder to turn.

      Tech Tips

      The cable will rotate about 3.5 turns to either left or right of the center.

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      *a Matchmarks

      Then rotate the cable clockwise about 3.5 turns to align the marks.

  16. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (W/ SRS AIRBAG)


    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly with the one on the steering main shaft.

    2. Install the steering wheel set nut.

      Torque:
      50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }

  17. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT (W/ SRS AIRBAG)

  18. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (W/ SRS AIRBAG)

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  19. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (W/ SRS AIRBAG)

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  20. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (W/ SRS AIRBAG)

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  21. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID


    1. Check the fluid level.

    2. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with stands.

    3. Turn the steering wheel.


      1. With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock several times.

    4. Lower the vehicle.

    5. Start the engine.


      1. Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.

    6. Turn the steering wheel.


      1. With the engine idling, turn the wheel to the left or right full lock position and keep it there for 2 - 3 seconds. Then turn the wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it there for 2 - 3 seconds (step A).

      2. Repeat step A several times.

    7. Stop the engine.

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      *a Normal
      *b Abnormal

      Check for foaming or emulsification.

      Especially, if the system has to be bled twice because of foaming or emulsification, check for fluid leakage in the system.

    9. Check the fluid level.

  22. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE

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  23. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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