Installation

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Install the lock nut and the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.
HINT: After adjusting the toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

2. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY





(a) Install the steering link assembly to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
(1) Temporarily tighten the bolts in order of (A), (B), (C), and then (D).
(2) Tighten the bolts in order of (A), (B), (C), and then (D).
Torque: 58 Nm (591 kgf-cm, 43 ft-lbf)
4. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT





(a) Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering link assembly.
(b) Install the bolt.
Torque: 35 Nm (357 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf)
5. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Align the round hole in the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly with the protrusion of the steering link assembly to install the cover.
6. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made) Installation
7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY (except TMC Made) Installation
8. CONNECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH Installation
9. CONNECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Installation
11. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

12. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Connect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)
NOTE: Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

(b) Install a new cotter pin.
13. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.





14. CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Engage clip B onto the body and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly onto the body with clips A.
NOTE: Make sure that the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is not damaged.

15. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Installation
16. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
17. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET Installation
18. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
19. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
20. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 75 ft-lbf)
21. STABILIZE SUSPENSION Installation
22. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HINT: Service and Repair.