STEERING GEAR > INSTALLATION

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1. 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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   *a

   Matchmark

   HINT:

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

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

   Torque:

   138 N*m{ 1407 kgf*cm , 102 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

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

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

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Install the bolt.
   

   Torque:

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

1. 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.
   

1. Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Make sure to secure the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.
      
   2. Use the attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.
      
   3. The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
      

2. Tighten the bolts on the left and right sides while alternately inserting SST into the left and right side reference holes in the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

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   *1	Front	-	-
   *a	OK	*b	NG

   SST

   09670-00020  
   

   Torque:

   145 N*m{ 1479 kgf*cm , 107 ft.*lbf }

3. Lower the engine lifter.
   

4. Install the rear engine mounting insulator with bolts A and B, and nuts C and D by tightening them in several steps.
   
   

   
   
   
   

   Torque:

   Bolt A, B, Nut C, D:

   95 N*m{ 969 kgf*cm , 70 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Temporarily tighten bolt A, and then fully tighten the 2 bolts and 2 nuts in the order of B, D, C, and A.

5. Install the 2 wiring harness clamp brackets with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   13 N*m{ 127 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the front suspension member rear brace LH with the 3 bolts and clip.
   

   Torque:

   Bolt A:

   145 N*m{ 1479 kgf*cm , 107 ft.*lbf }

   Bolt B, C :

   93 N*m{ 948 kgf*cm , 69 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Temporarily tighten bolts A and B, and then fully tighten the 3 bolts in the order of C, B, and A.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the rear side rail reinforcement sub-assembly LH with the 4 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   96 N*m{ 979 kgf*cm , 71 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Temporarily tighten bolts A and B, and then fully tighten the 4 bolts in the order of C, B, D and A.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the front engine mounting bracket lower reinforcement with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   96 N*m{ 979 kgf*cm , 71 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly to the front lower ball joint assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.
   

   Torque:

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

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. 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 clip are not aligned.

2. Install a new clip.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the front stabilizer bar with the nut.
   

   Torque:

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

   HINT:

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

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. 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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   *1	Clip A
   *2	Clip B
   *a	Lip

   NOTICE:

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

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

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Install the bolt.
   

   Torque:

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

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

2. Install the floor carpet.
   

Torque:

103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }

1. Lower the vehicle.
   

2. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.