Electric Power Steering Gearbox: Installation

Insert the steering gearbox assembly into crossmember, being careful not to damage the boot of the steering gearbox assembly.
Install the steering gearbox assembly to the crossmember by tightening the bolts through the stiffener to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

60 N.m (6.12 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Steering Gearbox Assembly And Crossmember Bolts
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Install the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Universal Joint>INSTALLATION .
CAUTION: Tighten the bolts of the universal joint assembly - steering in the order of steering gearbox side and column shaft side.
Install the support plate - front crossmember.
Tightening torque:

60 N.m (6.12 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Steering Front Crossmember Support Plate Bolts
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Install the front support.
Tightening torque:

100 N.m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Steering Front Support Bolts
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Connect the tie-rod ends and knuckle arm.
1. Connect the tie-rod end (a) to the housing assembly - front axle.
2. Tighten the castle nuts (b) to the specified torque.
  CAUTION: When connecting the tie-rod, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod end with a hammer.
  
  Castle nut tightening torque:
  
  27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
3. Tighten within the range of 60° so that the cotter pin hole and cutout portion of the castle nut (b) are aligned.
4. Insert the cotter pin (c), and bend the tip of the pin to fix it.
Fig 4: Identifying Front Axle Housing Assembly Tie Rod End, Castle Nut And Cotter Pin
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Install the stabilizer. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Front Stabilizer>INSTALLATION .
Install the front crossmember - support.
Tightening torque:

60 N.m (6.12 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
Install the center exhaust pipe assembly.
- Non-turbo model: Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO)>Center Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
- Turbo model: Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC)>Center Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
Install the under cover - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>INSTALLATION .
Install the front wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Connect the power steering control module harness connector.
Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tighten the lock nut on tie-rod end.
Tightening torque:

85 N.m (8.67 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)

NOTE: When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot - steering gearbox as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If it becomes twisted, straighten it.

Fig 5: Adjusting Steering Gearbox Boot Toe-In

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