STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01NF3TE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

      Tech Tips

      After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

  2. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NEB6

      Install the steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      70 N*m  { 713 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the steering link assembly pinion shaft side.

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

  4. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR (w/o Active Stabilizer System)


    1. Install the front stabilizer bar to the front frame assembly.

  5. INSTALL FRONT ACTIVE STABILIZER CONTROL ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Active Stabilizer System)


    1. Install the front active stabilizer control actuator assembly to the front frame assembly.

      Note


      • Take care not to damage the front active stabilizer control actuator assembly wire harness.

      • Avoid any impact to the front active stabilizer control actuator assembly.

      • Do not drop the front active stabilizer control actuator assembly. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.

  6. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH


    1. A01NEGE

      Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  7. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the procedure from Install Engine Assembly with Transaxle Click here.

  9. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01NEDV

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

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

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

      Note

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

  10. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  11. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NHHK

      Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.

    2. Install the bolt.

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

  12. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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

  13. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Tech Tips

    Click here

  14. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT