Installation

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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





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

2. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the steering link assembly to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.





NOTICE:
* Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt because the nut has its own stopper.
* Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.

Torque : 138 Nm (1407 kgf-cm, 102 ft-lbf)

4. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

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





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(b) Install the bolt.

Torque : 35 Nm (357 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf)

5. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) 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.





6. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation

7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH Installation

8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Installation

10. INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LOWER REINFORCEMENT Installation

12. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Installation

13. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

14. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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





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

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

(b) Install a new clip.

15. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Installation

17. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Place clip A as shown in the illustration and engage clip B to the body to connect the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.





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

19. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Installation

20. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET Installation

21. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

22. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

23. INSTALL FRONT NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER

24. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

25. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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

26. STABILIZE SUSPENSION Installation

27. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Front Wheel Alignment