STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

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

      Tech Tips

      After adjusting the toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

  2. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


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      Install the steering link assembly to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      110 N*m  { 1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt because the nut has its own stopper.

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

  4. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering link assembly.

    2. Install the bolt.

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

  5. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Align the round hole in the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly with the protrusion of the steering link assembly to install the cover.

  6. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

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  8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  9. INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  10. INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  11. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LOWER REINFORCEMENT

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  12. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  13. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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

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

      Note

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

    2. Install a new clip.

  15. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  17. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  18. CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clip A
      *2 Clip B
      *a Lip

      Place clip A as shown in the illustration and engage clip B to the body to connect the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Make sure that the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is not damaged.

  19. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  20. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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  21. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  22. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  23. INSTALL FRONT NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  24. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  25. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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

  26. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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  27. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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