Installation

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the lock nut and tie rod assembly LH to the steering rack end sub-assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.





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

2. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.





Torque : 70 Nm (713 kgf-cm, 51 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
* Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.
* Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

4. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR

5. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH Installation

6. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

HINT
Refer to the procedure from Install Engine Assembly with Transaxle Installation.

8. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.





Torque : 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)

(b) Install a new cotter pin.

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

9. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.





(b) Install the bolt.

Torque : 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf)

11. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)

12. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

HINT
Front Wheel Alignment

13. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT