INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the steering intermediate shaft assembly and pinion shaft of steering gear assembly, be sure to place matchmarks before servicing.
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
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(a) Install the lock nut and tie rod assembly LH to the steering rack end sub-assembly until the matchmarks are aligned. Text in Illustration
HINT: After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nut. |
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2. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Temporarily install the steering link assembly to the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the steering link assembly.
4. INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
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) 5. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
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(a) Install the steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts to the front frame assembly. Torque: 70 N·m {713 kgf·cm, 51 ft·lbf} NOTICE:
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6. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET
7. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
8. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
9. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
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(a) Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut. Torque: 49 N·m {500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf} |
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(b) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE:
Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
10. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
11. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly. Text in Illustration
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(b) Install the bolt. Torque: 35 N·m {357 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf} |
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12. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
Torque:
103 N·m {1050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf}
13. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
14. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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ReassemblyPrecaution
PRECAUTION
1. PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize
the following system after the terminal is reconnected:
System Name
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Power Mirror Surface Position is not Memorized
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
If either the M1 or M2 seat memory switch is pressed, the outer mirror control
ECU assembly (driver door) detects the switch operation and sends the seat memory
switch signal to the main body ECU (driver side junction block assembly) vi ...
Disposal
DISPOSAL
PROCEDURE
1. DISPOSE OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Fully extend the shock absorber piston rod.
(b) Using a drill, make a hole in area B shown in the illustration to discharge
the gas inside. ...