STEERING GEAR (for 2WD with VGRS) INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the power steering link and rack housing bracket to the front frame with the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.

      Torque:
      70 N*m  { 714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf }
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      *A for LHD *B for RHD

    2. for LHD:

      Connect the 5 connectors and attach the 3 clips.

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    3. for RHD:

      Connect the 5 connectors and attach the 5 clips.

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  2. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Connect the tie rod LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque:
      60 N*m  { 612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new clip.

  3. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  4. CONNECT STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering sliding with shaft yoke.

    2. Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding with shaft yoke and power steering link.

    3. Temporarily install bolt B.

      Note

      Do not tighten the bolt.

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      *a Front of the vehicle

      Install bolt A and tighten bolt B.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

  5. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER


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      Install the No. 2 engine under cover with the 8 bolts.

      Torque:
      for Bolt A
      10 N*m  { 102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf }
      for Bolt B
      27 N*m  { 275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf }

  6. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER


    1. Install the front suspension lower crossmember with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install the 2 clips.

  7. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


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      Text in Illustration
      *A for 2WD
      *B for AWD

      Remove the 13 screws, 7 clips and No. 1 engine under cover.

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

    Torque:
    140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

  9. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  10. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


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      for LHD:

      Install the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.

      Note

      If the cowl top ventilator louver RH is not properly installed, water may leak into the engine room and cause malfunctions. Therefore, make sure the cowl top ventilator louver RH is installed properly.

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      for RHD:

      Install the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver LH.

      Note

      If the cowl top ventilator louver LH is not properly installed, water may leak into the engine room and cause malfunctions. Therefore, make sure the cowl top ventilator louver LH is installed properly.

  11. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  12. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  13. CHECK SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM

    Click here

  14. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Click here

  15. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING

    Click here

  16. ADJUST OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA

    Click here

  17. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

    Click here

  18. INITIALIZE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR AND CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT

    Click here

  19. PERFORM VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION

    Click here