STEERING GEAR (for 1AR-FE) INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A019ND8E06
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Install the lock nut and tie rod assembly LH to the steering rack end sub-assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.

      Tech Tips

      After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

  2. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A019KOU

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

      Torque:
      70 N*m  { 713 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the steering link assembly pinion shaft side.

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

  4. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR


    1. Install the front stabilizer bar to the front frame assembly.

  5. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH


    1. A019KPI

      Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  6. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  7. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A019M97

      Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH 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.

  8. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

  9. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A019K8D

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

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

  10. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  11. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A019JU2

      Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and power steering link assembly.

    2. Install the bolt.

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

  12. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  13. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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

  14. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  15. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT