STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A010HW6E04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Install the lock nut and tie rod end to the steering gear so that the matchmarks align.

      Tech Tips

      After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.

  2. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A010GJD

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

      Torque:
      110 N*m  { 1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf }

      Note


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

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

  4. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT


    1. A010K7PE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

    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. A010G9T

      Align the round hole in the No. 1 steering column hole cover with the protrusion of the steering link and install the cover.

  6. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

    A00OJRL

    Tech Tips

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator is necessary.


    1. Install the engine mounting insulator with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

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

  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Support the front suspension crossmember with a transmission jack.

    2. Install the front suspension crossmember and 4 front suspension member mounting stoppers with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts, and tighten the bolts and nuts in several steps while alternately inserting SST into the left and right reference holes of the front suspension crossmember.

      A00OJYDE03
      SST
      09670-00020
      Torque:
      for bolt A
      137 N*m  { 1397 kgf*cm, 101 ft.*lbf }
      for bolt B and nut B
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }
    3. A00OLKO

      Attach the 2 clamps and claw to connect the oxygen sensor wire to the front suspension crossmember.

  8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH


    1. A00OMYSE01

      Install the rear brace with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      for bolt A
      137 N*m  { 1397 kgf*cm, 101 ft.*lbf }
      for bolt B
      93 N*m  { 948 kgf*cm, 69 ft.*lbf }

  9. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A010JMZ

      Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the nut.

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

      Note

      Tighten the nut up to an additional 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

  11. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  12. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A00OJEVE03

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

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

      Tech Tips

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

  13. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  14. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH


    1. A00ON9ME01

      Install the reinforcement with the 4 bolts.

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

      Note

      Tighten the bolts in the order of C, B, D and A.

  15. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH


    1. A00OJ68E01

      Install the reinforcement with the 4 bolts.

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

      Note

      Tighten the bolts in the order of C, B, D and A.

  16. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH


    1. Install the under cover LH with the 5 clips.

  17. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH


    1. A00OMDF

      Install the under cover RH with the 5 clips.

  18. INSTALL NO. 4 CENTER ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A00ONX6

      Install the under cover with the 2 clips.

  19. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A00OLHN

      Install the under cover with the 4 clips.

  20. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A00ON3U

      Install the under cover with the 10 clips.

  21. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ABSORBER LOWER


    1. A00OI9A

      Install the front lower bumper absorber with the 3 screws and 8 bolts.

    2. A00OL3A

      Install the 4 screws and 2 bolts.

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

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    Text in Illustration
    *1 Lip
    *2 Clip B
    *3 Clip A
    *4 Lip

    1. Attach clip B to the body and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover to the body with clip A.

      Note

      Make sure that the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover is not damaged.

  23. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A00ONO5E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

    2. A00OMQT

      Install the bolt.

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

  24. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET


    1. A00OJTQ

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

    2. Install the floor carpet.

  25. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 75 ft.*lbf }

  26. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.