STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

   1. 

      *a

      Matchmark

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

      Tip:

      After adjusting the toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

2. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

   Tip:

   Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

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

      110 N*m

      1122 kgf*cm

      81 ft.*lbf

      Note:

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

      • Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.

4. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

   1. 

      *a

      Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering link assembly.

   2. Install the bolt.

      35 N*m

      357 kgf*cm

      26 ft.*lbf

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

   1. Install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly to the steering link assembly.

6. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

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8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

   Tip:

   Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH

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10. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LOWER REINFORCEMENT (w/ Reinforcement)

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

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

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

14. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. 

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

       49 N*m

       500 kgf*cm

       36 ft.*lbf

       Note:

       • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

       • Do not apply lubricants to the ball joint stud taper and threads.

       • Remove any foreign matter from the contact surface of the steering knuckle and ball joint stud taper.

       • 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

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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17. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

    1. 

       *a

       Lip

       Install the clip (A) as shown in the illustration and engage the clip (B) to the body to connect the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.

       Note:

       Make sure that the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is not damaged.

19. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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20. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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21. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

    103 N*m

    1050 kgf*cm

    76 ft.*lbf

22. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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23. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

24. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

25. INSTALL FRONT NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Full Cover Type)

26. INSTALL CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER (w/ Cover)

27. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

28. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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