Installation [11/2016 - ]: Procedure

1. Install the steering gear heat insulator to the steering link assembly with the bolt.

   Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) 

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. Temporarily install the steering link assembly to the vehicle body.
   NOTE:

   Use wire or an equivalent tool to secure the steering link assembly.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

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:

   • Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the steering link assembly pinion shaft side.
   • Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt because the nut has its own stopper.

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

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle 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. 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: 35.3 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 102

Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2016 - ]