PROCEDURE
INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
Install the lock nut and tie rod assembly LH to the steering rack end sub-assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.
| *a | Matchmark |
After adjusting the front wheel alignment, tighten the lock nut.
INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Install the steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
| 70 N*m | 714 kgf*cm | 52 ft.*lbf |
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 pinion shaft side.
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.
| 49 N*m | 500 kgf*cm | 36 ft.*lbf |
Install a new cotter pin.
Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering link assembly.
| *a | Matchmark |
Install a new bolt.
| 35 N*m | 360 kgf*cm | 26 ft.*lbf |
INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
| 103 N*m | 1049 kgf*cm | 76 ft.*lbf |
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT