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 the front wheel alignment, 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 (714 kgf-cm, 52 ft-lbf)

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 pinion shaft side.

4. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR Installation

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

* for 2AR-FE: Installation

* for 2GR-FE: 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 and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering link assembly.





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(b) Install the bolt.

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

11. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

Torque : 103 Nm (1049 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)

12. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Front Wheel Alignment

13. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT