STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION

INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Matchmark
  
  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.
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
1. 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 left side of the vehicle.
  Torque:
  
  110 N*m { 1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Matchmark
  
  Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering link assembly.
2. Install the bolt.
  
  Torque:
  
  35 N*m { 357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. 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.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Support the front suspension crossmember with a transmission jack.
2. While inserting SST into the reference holes on the front suspension crossmember RH and LH alternately, tighten 2 bolts A, 2 bolts B, C and 2 nuts on the RH and LH sides to the respective specified torque in several steps.
  
  SST
  
  09670-00020
  
  Torque:
  
  Bolt A
  
  137 N*m { 1397 kgf*cm, 101 ft.*lbf }
  
  Bolt B, C, Nut D, E
  
  95 N*m { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Temporarily tighten bolt B, and then fully tighten the 2 bolts and 2 nuts in the order of C, E, D, and B.
3. Install the 2 wire harness clamp brackets with the 2 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  13 N*m { 127 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH
1. Install the front suspension member rear brace LH with the 2 bolts B and bolt A.
  
  Torque:
  
  Bolt A
  
  137 N*m { 1397 kgf*cm, 101 ft.*lbf }
  
  Bolt B
  
  93 N*m { 948 kgf*cm, 69 ft.*lbf }
2. Install the clip.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the rear side rail reinforcement sub-assembly LH with the 4 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  96 N*m { 979 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Temporarily tighten bolts A and B, and then fully tighten the 4 bolts in the order of C, B, D and A.
INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LOWER REINFORCEMENT
1. Install the front engine mounting bracket lower reinforcement with the 2 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  96 N*m { 979 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf }
CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the front No. 1 lower suspension arm sub-assembly to the front lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.
  
  Torque:
  
  89 N*m { 908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }
CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. 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 clip are not aligned.
2. Install a new clip.
CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH 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 hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.
CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Text in Illustration

*1 Clip A

*2 Clip B
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 lips of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly are not damaged.
CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Matchmark
  
  Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering intermediate shaft to connect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering intermediate shaft.
2. Install the bolt.
  
  Torque:
  
  35 N*m { 357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
1. Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.
2. Install the floor carpet.
INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER
INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

Torque:

103 N*m { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }
STABILIZE SUSPENSION
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1. Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.