STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01CDRNE01

      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. A01CDX3

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

      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 right side of the vehicle.

      Torque:
      138 N*m  { 1407 kgf*cm, 102 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT


    1. A01CG1ME01

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

    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

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


    1. A01CEI5

      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


    1. A01CGH4

      Raise the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with a transmission jack.

    2. A01CFKS

      Temporarily install the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with 2 bolts.

    3. A01CEHP

      Temporarily install the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly to the rear engine mounting insulator with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

    4. A01CCJNE01

      Temporarily install the front suspension member brace sub-assemblies LH and RH with 2 bolts A and the 4 bolts B.

    5. Alternately insert SST into the positioning holes on the front suspension crossmember RH and LH while tightening the bolts on the LH and RH sides to specified torque using several steps.

      SST
      09670-00010
      A01CBTUE03
      Torque:
      Bolt (A)
      137 N*m  { 1397 kgf*cm, 101 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt (B)
      93 N*m  { 948 kgf*cm, 69 ft.*lbf }
    6. A01CEHP

      Fully tighten the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }

  7. CONNECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01CB56

      Connect the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly LH to the ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      93 N*m  { 948 kgf*cm, 69 ft.*lbf }

  8. CONNECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  9. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01CFWO

      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 cotter pin are not aligned.

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

  10. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  11. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01CATB

      Connect the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the front stabilizer bar with the nut.

      Torque:
      74 N*m  { 755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

  12. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  13. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH


    1. A01CFMT

      Install the front suspension member reinforcement LH with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      96 N*m  { 979 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf }

  14. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

    A01CET6E01

    1. 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.

  16. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CAW8E01

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

    2. A01CGGA

      Connect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering intermediate shaft assembly, and install the bolt.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

  17. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  18. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET


    1. A01CEG5

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

  19. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH


    1. A01CBEO

      Install the rear engine under cover LH with the 5 clips.

  20. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  21. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER

  22. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  23. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Front Side)


    1. A01CD4CE01

      Install the No. 2 engine under cover with the 5 clips.

  24. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Rear Side)


    1. A01CGBSE01

      Install the No. 2 engine under cover with the 4 clips.

  25. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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

  26. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension. Raise the vehicle.

  27. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.