Installation [11/2023 - ]: Procedure

1. Install the lock nut and tie rod assembly LH to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.

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   *a

   Matchmark

   HINT: 

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

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly to the front frame assembly with the 4 bolts and 4 new nuts.

   Torque: 88 N.m (897 kgf/cm, 65 ft.lbf) 

   NOTE:

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

1. Install the front stabilizer bar sub-assembly with the 2 front stabilizer links to the front frame assembly with the 4 bolts.

   Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf/cm, 37 ft.lbf) 

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   NOTE:

   Temporarily tighten the bolts in the order of (D), (C) and (B), and then fully tighten the 4 bolts in the order of (A), (B), (C), and (D).

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

1. Install the wire harness to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

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2. Connect the wire harness connector to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

   HINT: 

   Make sure that the connector is fully inserted before rotating the lock lever to engage the lock.

1. for A25A-FXS:
   1. Install the steering gear heat insulator to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

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      Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf/cm, 71 in.lbf) 

2. for T24A-FTS:
   1. Install the steering gear heat insulator to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with the 3 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

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      Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf/cm, 71 in.lbf) 

for A25A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21

for T24A-FTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31

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

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   Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf/cm, 36 ft.lbf) 

   NOTE:

   • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
   • Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
2. Install a new cotter pin.

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Connect the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
3. Install a bolt.

   Torque: 35 N.m (357 kgf/cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2023 - 11/2024] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2024 - ]

1. Using SST, tighten the tie rod assembly LH lock nuts.
   • SST: 09612-24014 
     1. 09617-24011

   Specified Tightening Torque 

   Torque: 88 N.m (897 kgf/cm, 65 ft.lbf) 

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   *a	Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

   HINT: 

   • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

     Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2023 - ]

   • When using SST (fulcrum length of 52 mm (2.05 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 255 mm (10.04 in.)): 73 N.m (744 kgf/cm, 54 ft.lbf)

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. If the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly has been replaced, perform Update ECU security key.

   Refer to UPDATE ECU SECURITY KEY [11/2023 - ]

1. If the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly has been replaced, perform ECU configuration.

   Refer to ECU CONFIGURATION [11/2023 - ]

Refer to CALIBRATION [11/2023 - ]