INSTALL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
Install the steering gear assembly to the suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.
Note
Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt.
Install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly onto the steering gear assembly.
Note
Install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly securely.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a transmission jack, support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
Install the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 6 bolts.
Install the engine mounting control bracket with the 3 bolts.
Remove the engine sling device.
Remove the 2 bolts, No. 1 engine hanger and the No. 2 engine hanger.
INSTALL EXHAUST FRONT PIPE ASSEMBLY
Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the compression spring.
| Minimum length |
|---|
| 40.5 mm (1.594 in.) |
If the length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.
Using a plastic hammer and a wooden block, tap in a new exhaust pipe gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold.
Note
Be sure to install the exhaust pipe gasket in the correct direction.
Do not damage the outer surface of the exhaust pipe gasket.
Do not reuse the exhaust pipe gasket.
Do not push in the gasket with the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
Install the exhaust front pipe assembly and a new exhaust pipe gasket with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.
Install the exhaust pipe No.4 support.
Install the bolt and clamp.
Note
Clamp marks and stamping should be aligned.
INSTALL OXYGEN SENSOR
Using SST, install the oxygen sensor.
Connect the oxygen sensor connector.
INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Push the front suspension lower arm No. 1 downward, install the front lower ball joint and tighten the castle nut and a new clip.
Note
Retighten the castle nut and clip within a turning angle of 60° after aligning the hole of the clip with the castle nut.
INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR
Install the stabilizer bar front with the 2 cushion retainers, 2 cushions and a nut, as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be sure to install the cushion and retainer in the correct direction.
Tighten the nut with a spanner (10 mm).
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle and install it with the castle nut and a new cotter pin.
Note
Retighten the castle nut and cotter pin within a turning angle of 60° after aligning the hole of the cotter pin with the castle nut.
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Clip A |
| *2 | Clip B |
Install clip B onto the body and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly onto the body with clip A.
Note
Fit the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly correctly onto the dash panel.
INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering gear assembly with bolt B.
Tighten bolt A.
Release the seat belt from the steering wheel assembly.
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER PLATE
Engage the steering column hole cover plate.
INSTALL COWL TOP PANEL OUTER
Install the cowl top panel outer with the 10 bolts.
Engage the grommet and install the wire harness.
Engage the wire harness clamp.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 VENTILATOR SEAL
Install the No. 1 ventilator seal with the 2 clips.
INSTALL FRONT AIR SHUTTER SEAL RH
Install the front air shutter seal RH the 2 clips.
INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
INSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT