Steering Gear Installation

Install the power steering gear assembly with the 2 bolts, 2 washers, and 2 nuts.

Torque:

118 N*m{1,200 kgf*cm, 87 ft.*lbf}

Install the power steering earth wire to the power steering gear assembly with bolt (B).

Torque:

5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf}

Connect wire harness connector (E) to the power steering gear assembly and securely lock the connector.

Connect 2 wire harness connectors (C) and (D) to the power steering gear assembly.

Install the 2 wire harness clamps to the power steering gear assembly.

Connect the earth wire to the bracket with bolt (A).

Torque:

8.0 N*m{82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf}

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

Torque:

65 N*m{663 kgf*cm, 50 ft.*lbf}

Install a new clip.

NOTICE:

If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60° further.

Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the power steering gear assembly.

Install bolt (A) and tighten the 2 bolts.

Torque:

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

Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering gear assembly.

Install the bolt.

Torque:

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

Install the front lower suspension member protector to the front suspension cross member with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

8.0 N*m{82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf}