STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. B007PNCE01

      Align the matchmarks on the steering rack housing bracket No.2, steering rack housing grommet No.2, and the power steering link assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that the arrow mark on the steering rack housing bracket No.2 faces toward the front of the vehicle.

    2. B007URO

      Install the power steering link assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      123 N*m  { 1254 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf }

  2. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY


    1. B007SZO

      Install the pressure feed tube clamp to the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      12 N*m  { 117 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }
    2. B007VYQE02

      Using a union nut wrench, connect the pressure feed tube assembly (pressure tube side) to the power steering link assembly.

      Torque:
      41 N*m  { 413 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).

    3. B007OQCE02

      Using a union nut wrench, install the steering gear outlet return tube to the power steering link assembly.

      Torque:
      41 N*m  { 413 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).

    4. Connect the pressure feed tube assembly (return tube side) to the steering gear outlet return tube with the clip.

  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:
      50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 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

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  5. CONNECT STEERING TORQUE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. B007RMBE01

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

    2. B007UQIE01

      Install bolt (B) and tighten the 2 bolts.

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

  6. ADD POWER STEERING FLUID

  7. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID

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  8. CHECK FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS

  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

    Torque:
    100 N*m  { 1,020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf }

  10. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  11. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1

  12. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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