STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01KRBWC01
      *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


    1. 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


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

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

  4. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT


    1. A01KSYHC01
      *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


    1. Install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly to the steering link assembly.

  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 FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH

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  10. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  11. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LOWER REINFORCEMENT (w/ 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


    1. A01KU39

      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


      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

      • Do not apply lubricants to the ball joint stud taper and threads.

      • Remove any foreign matter from the contact surface of the steering knuckle and ball joint stud taper.

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

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

  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


    1. A01KRN3C04
      *a Lip

      Install the clip (A) as shown in the illustration and engage the 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 FRONT WHEELS

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

  22. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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  23. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  24. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  25. INSTALL FRONT NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  26. INSTALL CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER (w/ Cover)

  27. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  28. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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