STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION

Note

When disconnecting the steering intermediate shaft assembly and pinion shaft of the steering gear assembly, be sure to place matchmarks before servicing.


  1. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EISYE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Install the lock nut and tie rod assembly LH to the steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.

      Tech Tips

      After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

  2. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


    1. A01EMFO

      Install the steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      70 N*m  { 713 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.

      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

  4. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET (for AWD)


    1. Install the front stabilizer bar.

  5. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for AWD)


    1. A01ELHQ

      Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  6. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for AWD)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  7. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (for AWD)

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the procedure from Install Engine Assembly with Transaxle Click here.

  8. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


    1. A01EK3S

      Install the steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      70 N*m  { 713 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.

      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

  9. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET (for 2WD)

  10. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for 2WD)


    1. A01EK7R

      Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  11. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for 2WD)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR BRACE (for 2WD)


    1. A01EJXT

      Install the front floor brace with the 4 nuts.

      Torque:
      11 N*m  { 112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf }

  13. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EKQ5

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

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

      Note

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

  14. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EL1GE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.

    2. A01EJWS

      Install the bolt.

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

  16. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS (for 2WD)

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

  17. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD (for 2WD)

  18. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD)

  19. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD)

  20. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for 2WD)

    Tech Tips

    Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.