Installation [10/2022 - 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 7

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.
      Fig 1: Steering Gear Heat Insulator To Rack (For A25A-FXS) Bolts Tightening Sequence

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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.
      Fig 2: Steering Gear Heat Insulator To Rack (For T24A-FTS) Bolts Tightening Sequence

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

for A25A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22

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 [10/2022 - 11/2023]

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 [12/2019 - 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.

Refer to CALIBRATION [12/2019 - 11/2023]