Steering Gear: Installation

1. Screw the lock nut and No. 2 tie rod end sub-assembly on the rack end until the matchmarks are aligned and temporarily tighten the lock nut.

   HINT:

   Fully tighten the lock nut after adjusting toe-in.

   Fig 1: Aligning Matchmarks

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HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the No. 2 tie rod end sub-assembly.

1. Install the steering gear onto the front suspension crossmember with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

   Torque: 138 N*m (1407 kgf*cm, 102 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE: Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt.
   Fig 2: Installing Steering Gear Assembly

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1. Align the matchmarks and install the intermediate shaft onto the steering gear.

   Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

1. Install the column hole cover onto the steering gear with a new clamp.
   Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft Of Steering Gear

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1. for 2GR-FE:

   Install the engine with transaxle (see DISASSEMBLY ).

2. for 2AR-FE:

   Install the engine with transaxle (see INSTALLATION ).

1. Attach clip B onto the body and install the No. 1 hole cover onto the body with clip A.
   NOTE: Make sure that the lip of the No. 1 hole cover is not damaged.
   Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Hole Cover

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1. Align the matchmarks and install the sliding yoke onto the intermediate shaft.

   Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 5: Identifying Matchmarks On Sliding Yoke Of Steering Intermediate Shaft

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1. Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.
2. Install the floor carpet.
   Fig 6: Locating Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet And Clips

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1. Connect the No. 2 tie rod end sub-assembly onto the steering knuckle with the castle nut.

   Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE: If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60° further.
2. Install a new cotter pin.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the No. 1 tie rod end sub-assembly as for the No. 2 tie rod end sub-assembly.

Fig 7: Connecting Tie Rod End Sub-Assembly

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Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

1. Inspect and adjust the wheel alignment (see FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).