STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
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1.INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
| *a | Matchmark |
Install the lock nut and tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.
- HINT:
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After adjusting the toe-in, tighten the lock nut.
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2.INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- HINT:
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Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
3.INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Install the steering link assembly to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
Temporarily tighten the bolt (A).
Tighten the bolts in the order of (B), (C), (D), and then (A).
- Torque:
- 58 N*m (591 kgf*cm, 43 ft.*lbf)
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4.INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering link assembly.
Install a new bolt.
- Torque:
- 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)
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5.INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Align the protrusion of the steering link assembly with the cutout of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly, and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly to the steering link assembly.
- NOTICE:
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Move the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly as shown in the illustration and check that it is securely installed.
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6.INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
48069
7.CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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8.CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- HINT:
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Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
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9.INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
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10.INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
- HINT:
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Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
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11.CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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:
- ·
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.
Install a new cotter pin.
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12.CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- HINT:
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Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
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13.CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the clip (B) as shown in the illustration and engage the 3 clips (A) to the body to connect the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.
- NOTICE:
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Make sure that the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is not damaged.
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14.CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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15.INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
16.INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
17. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
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18.INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
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19.INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
20.INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT