STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      120 N*m  { 1220 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Confirm that the rack is positioned in neutral.

  2. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


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      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

    2. Install the new bolt.

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

  3. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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

      Torque:
      27 N*m  { 275 kgf*cm, 20 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.

  4. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  5. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR


    1. Install the front stabilizer bar together with the rear body mounting cushion sub-assembly LH and RH to the front suspension cross member with the new 8 bolts.

      Torque:
      60 N*m  { 612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

  6. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


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

      Torque:
      46 N*m  { 469 kgf*cm, 34 ft.*lbf }

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

  7. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  9. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

    Torque:
    120 N*m  { 1220 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf }

  11. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  12. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

  13. VSC SENSOR NEUTRAL MEMORIZATION

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