STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003SX3E07
      Text in Illustration
      *a 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 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. A003TE5

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

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

      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.

  4. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT


    1. A003UQIE04
      Text in Illustration
      *a 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 }

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


    1. A003ROH

      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. Support the front suspension crossmember with a jack.

    2. While inserting SST into the reference holes on the front suspension crossmember RH and LH alternately, tighten the 2 bolts A, 2 bolts B and 2 nuts on the RH and LH sides to the respective specified torque in several steps.

      A003RQ9E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Front Side
      SST
      09670-00020
      Torque:
      Bolt A
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt B
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }
      Nut
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }
    3. A003RJH

      Install the 2 wire harness clamp brackets with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 127 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH


    1. A003TK4E01

      Install the front suspension member rear brace LH with the 3 bolts and clip.

      Torque:
      Bolt A
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt B
      93 N*m  { 948 kgf*cm, 69 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

  9. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH


    1. A003T4BE01

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

      Torque:
      99 N*m  { 1010 kgf*cm, 73 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.

  10. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

  11. FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LOWER REINFORCEMENT


    1. A003TYZ

      Install the front engine mounting bracket lower reinforcement with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      99 N*m  { 1010 kgf*cm, 73 ft.*lbf }

  12. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003S48

      Connect 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 }

  13. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003T7U

      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.

  15. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003SVG

      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.

  17. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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


    1. A003SGAE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clip A
      *2 Clip B
      *a Lip

      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.

  19. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A003UASE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

  20. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET


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

    2. Install the floor carpet.

  21. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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

  22. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  23. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  24. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  25. INSTALL CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  26. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  27. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER

  28. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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