Steering Gear Installation

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.

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 N*m{591 kgf*cm, 43 ft.*lbf}

Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering link assembly.

Install the bolt.

Torque:

35 N*m{357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf}

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.

While alternately inserting SST into the guide holes on both sides of the front suspension crossmember RH and LH, tighten 2 bolts (A), 2 bolts (B), 3 bolts (C), and 3 nuts (D) on the RH and LH sides to the respective specified torque in several steps.

SST

09670-00010

Torque:

Bolt A:

113 N*m{1152 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf}

Bolt B:

157 N*m{1600 kgf*cm, 116 ft.*lbf}

Bolt C:

52 N*m{530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf}

Nut D:

52 N*m{530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf}

While alternately inserting SST into the guide holes on both sides of the front suspension crossmember RH and LH, tighten 2 bolts (A), 2 bolts (B), 2 bolts (C), bolt (D) and 3 nuts (E) on the RH and LH sides to the respective specified torque in several steps.

SST

09670-00010

Torque:

Bolt A:

113 N*m{1152 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf}

Bolt B:

157 N*m{1600 kgf*cm, 116 ft.*lbf}

Bolt C:

52 N*m{530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf}

Bolt D:

87 N*m{887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf}

Nut E:

52 N*m{530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf}

Install the front lower suspension arm to the lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.

Torque:

89 N*m{908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf}

Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber with coil spring with the nut.

Torque:

74 N*m{755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

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

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

Install a new cotter pin.

Engage clip B onto the body and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly onto the body with clips A.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is not damaged.

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

Install the bolt.

Torque:

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

Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.

Install the floor carpet.

Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension. Raise the vehicle.