STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

   
   

   1. 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

   Use the same procedure described 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. Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering link assembly.

   2. Install a bolt.

      Torque:

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

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

   
   

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

      Tech Tips

      Check that the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is securely installed.

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

   Use the same procedure described 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

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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

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

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

13. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    
    

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

       Torque:

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

       Note

       
       

       • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

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

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

14. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

15. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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16. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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

    
    

    1. 

       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.

18. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

19. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering intermediate shaft.

    2. Connect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering intermediate shaft.

    3. Install the bolt.

       Torque:

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

20. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

    
    

    1. Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.

    2. Install the floor carpet

21. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER RH

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22. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER LH

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23. INSTALL REAR MOTOR UNDER COVER LH

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24. INSTALL REAR MOTOR UNDER COVER RH

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25. INSTALL NO. 2 MOTOR UNDER COVER

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26. INSTALL NO. 1 MOTOR UNDER COVER

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27. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER

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28. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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29. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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30. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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31. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

    
    

    1. Initialize the headlight light control ECU sub-assembly LH.

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