Installation
Installation1. Install the steering gear ASSY.
(1) Install the steering gear ASSY onto the front suspension cross member with the 2 bolts.
Standard value:T=120Nm {1224kgf-cm} {88.5ft-lbf}
CAUTION:
Perform this installation after confirming that the stroke is at the central position.
2. Connect the steering intermediate shaft ASSY No.2.
(1) Line up the alignment marks and connect the steering intermediate shaft ASSY No.2 to the steering gear ASSY.
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(2) Attach a new bolt.
Standard value:T=35Nm {357kgf-cm} {25.8ft-lbf}
3. Connect the tie-rod end SUB-ASSY LH.
(1) Connect the tie-rod end SUB-ASSY LH to the steering knuckle, and attach the castle nut.
Standard value:T=27Nm {275kgf-cm} {19.9ft-lbf}
CAUTION:
After tightening the castle nut, ensure that the cotter pin slot is aligned within 60° in the tightening direction.
(2) Insert a new cotter pin.
4. Connect the tie-rod end SUB-ASSY RH.
NOTE:
Perform the same installation procedure on the RH side as with the LH side.
5. Install the stabilizer bar FR.
(1) Fasten 8 new bolts to install the stabilizer bar FR to the front suspension cross member as a unit with the subframe complete (body mounting cushion SUB-ASSY RR) LH and RH.
Standard value:T=60Nm {612kgf-cm} {44.3ft-lbf}
6. Connect the front stabilizer link ASSY LH.
(1) Connect the front stabilizer link ASSY LH to the stabilizer bar FR.
(2) Secure the stud bolt and fasten the nut.
Standard value:T=46Nm {469kgf-cm} {33.9ft-lbf}
(3) Install the under cover front side rear LH.
7. Connect the front stabilizer link ASSY RH.
NOTE:
Perform the same procedure on the RH side as with the LH side.
8. Install the under cover COMPL T/M (Engine under cover No.2)
9. Install the under cover front AL (Engine under cover NO.1)
10. Install the front tires.
Standard value:T=120Nm {1224kgf-cm} {88.5ft-lbf}
11. Set down the vehicle.
12. Adjust the front wheel alignment
13. Settings during parts replacement/removal.