INSTALLATION (To 8/2009): Installation
- INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
- INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
- Install the steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
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Torque: 70 N*m (713 kgf*cm, 51 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 secured.
- Install the steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
- INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR
- INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
- INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
HINT:
Refer to the procedure from Install Engine Assembly with Transaxle. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
- Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
- Install a new cotter pin.NOTE:
Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
- Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.
- CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
- Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.
- Install the bolt.
Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)
- INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
- INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HINT:
- INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT