Power Steering Gear: Installation

INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the lock nut and the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.
  HINT:
  
  After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nut.
Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Tie Rod End Sub-Assembly LH And Steering Gear Assembly
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INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
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)
  NOTE:
  - 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 fixed.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying & Installing Steering Link Assembly
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INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
1. Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering link assembly.
2. Install the bolt.
  Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft And Steering Link Assembly
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INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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.
Fig 4: Locating Steering Column Hole Cover Sub-Assembly
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INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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)
  
  NOTE: Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
2. Install a new cotter pin.
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Fig 5: Locating Tie Rod End Sub-Assembly
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INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Attach clip B onto the body portion and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly onto the body portion with clip A.
  NOTE: Make sure that the lip portion of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is not damaged.
Fig 6: Identifying & Installing Steering Column Hole Cover Clip
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INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See ADJUSTMENT )