Installation [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

1. Install the lock nut and tie rod assembly LH to the steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.

   HINT: 

   After adjusting the toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

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   *a

   Matchmark

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the steering link assembly to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

   Torque: 70 N.m (714 kgf/cm, 52 ft.lbf) 

   NOTE:

   • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
   • Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the steering link assembly pinion shaft side.

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1. Install the front stabilizer bar to the front frame assembly.

1. Install the front No. 2 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly.

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.

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   Torque: 93 N.m (948 kgf/cm, 69 ft.lbf) 

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle LH with the nut.

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

   NOTE:

   • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
   • Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
2. Install a new cotter pin.

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the front stabilizer bar with the nut.

   Torque: 76 N.m (775 kgf/cm, 56 ft.lbf) 

   HINT: 

   If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt.

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HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Connect the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering link assembly.
3. Install a new bolt.

   Torque: 64 N.m (653 kgf/cm, 47 ft.lbf) 

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66 [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66 [12/2017 - 08/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66 [08/2019 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2017 - 08/2019] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2019 - ]