STEERING LINKAGE INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


  1. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts, 2 washers, and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      118 N*m  { 1199 kgf*cm, 87 ft.*lbf }

    2. Connect the wire harness connectors to the power steering link assembly.

  2. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


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

      Torque:
      65 N*m  { 663 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut up to an additional 60°.

    2. Install a new clip.

  3. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  4. INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER


    1. Install the 2 front No. 2 upper suspension members with the 6 bolts.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  5. CONNECT STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o VGRS)


    1. A01FQVXE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark
      *b Vehicle Interior

      Align the matchmark on the steering sliding with shaft yoke with the matchmark on the power steering link and install the bolt.

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

    2. Tighten the bolt closest to the vehicle interior.

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

  6. CONNECT STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ VGRS)


    1. Align the matchmarks and correct the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly to the power steering gear assembly.

    2. Install the 2 bolts.

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

  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER


    1. Install the front lower suspension member protector with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. Install the No. 2 engine under cover with the 4 screws and 2 grommets.

  9. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE


    1. Install the front suspension member brace with the clip and 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      52 N*m  { 530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf }

  10. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH


    1. Install the rear engine under cover LH with the screw.

  11. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Install the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. Install the engine under cover with the 13 screws and 3 clips.

  13. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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

  14. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  15. CONNECT CABLE TO AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  16. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH


    1. Install the luggage compartment trim cover.

  17. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT


    1. Install the luggage compartment floor mat.

  18. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Click here

  19. PERFORM POWER STEERING CALIBRATION

    Click here

  20. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION (w/ VGRS)

    Click here

  21. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (w/ VGRS)

    Click here