STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A01602KE01

      Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts, 2 washers and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      118 N*m  { 1203 kgf*cm, 87 ft.*lbf }
    2. A015ZPZE02

      Connect the wire harness connector (D) to the power steering link assembly and securely lock the connector.

    3. Connect the 2 wire harness connectors (B) and (C) to the power steering link assembly.

    4. Install the 2 wire harness clamps to the power steering link assembly.

    5. Connect the earth wire to the bracket with the bolt (A).

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A015ZY9

      Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts, 2 washers, and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      118 N*m  { 1203 kgf*cm, 87 ft.*lbf }
    2. A015Z2DE01

      Connect the wire harness connector (E) to the power steering link assembly and securely lock the connector.

    3. Connect the 2 wire harness connectors (C) and (D) to the power steering link assembly.

    4. Install the 2 wire harness clamps to the power steering link assembly.

    5. Connect the earth wire with the 2 bolts (A) and (B).

      Torque:
      Bolt (A)
      13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt (B)
      5.0 N*m  { 51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf }

  3. CONNECT TIE ROD END LH


    1. A0162E4

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

      Torque:
      65 N*m  { 663 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new clip.

      Note

      If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60° further.

  4. CONNECT TIE ROD END RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  5. CONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01632ME10

      Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.

    2. A015ZNKE02

      Install the bolt (A) and tighten the 2 bolts.

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

  6. INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR


    1. A015ZJ4

      Install the front lower suspension member protector to the front suspension cross member with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

  7. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  8. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER

  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  10. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. A01605FE01

      Install the rear wheels.

    2. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

    3. Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the rear suspension.

    4. Remove the rear wheels.

    5. Jack up the axle carrier, with a wooden block placed between the jack and axle carrier, to apply a load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly becomes level.

  11. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  12. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note


    • Make sure that the cable has been disconnected from the battery terminal for at least 2 seconds before reconnecting the cable.

    • Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal with the front wheels facing straight ahead.

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

  13. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Tech Tips

    Click here

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

    Tech Tips

    Click here