STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

   1. 

      Install the lock nut and tie rod end to the steering gear so that the matchmarks align.

      Table 1. Text in Illustration

      *a

      Matchmark

      Tip:

      After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.

2. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

   Tip:

   Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

3. INSTALL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

   1. 

      Install the steering gear to the front suspension crossmember with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      110 N*m

      1397 kgf*cm

      101 ft.*lbf

      Note:

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

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

4. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

   1. 

      Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering gear.

      Table 2. Text in Illustration

      *a

      Matchmark

   2. Install a new bolt.

      35 N*m

      357 kgf*cm

      26 ft.*lbf

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

   1. 

      Align the round hole in the No. 1 steering column hole cover with the protrusion of the steering gear and install the cover.

6. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

   Click here

8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

   Click here

9. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

   1. 

      Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      49 N*m

      500 kgf*cm

      36 ft.*lbf

      Note:

      Tighten the nut up to an additional 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

   2. Install a new cotter pin.

10. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

11. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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12. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

13. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH

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14. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

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15. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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16. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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17. INSTALL NO. 4 CENTER ENGINE UNDER COVER

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18. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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19. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 1ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FAE)

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20. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 1WW)

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

    1. 

       Attach clip B to the body and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover to the body with clip A.

       Table 3. Text in Illustration

       *a	Clip A
       *b	Clip B
       *c	Lip

       Note:

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

22. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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23. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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24. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

    103 N*m

    1050 kgf*cm

    76 ft.*lbf

25. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    1. Adjust the front wheel alignment (Click here).