Installation [02/2019 - ]: Procedure

1. Temporarily install the lock nut and tie rod assembly LH to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.

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   Matchmark

   HINT: 

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

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly to the front frame assembly with the 4 bolts and 4 new nuts.

   Torque: 88 N.m (897 kgf/cm, 65 ft.lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

1. Install the front stabilizer bar with 2 front stabilizer links, front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH, front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH and 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushings to the front frame assembly.
2. Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 44 N.m (449 kgf/cm, 32 ft.lbf) 

   NOTE:

   • Make sure to install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH with its arrow facing the front of the vehicle.
   • Temporarily install the bolt (B) and then tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (A) and (B).

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   *a	Arrow
   	Front of the Vehicle

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

   HINT: 

   Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

• for HV model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
• for Gasoline model(2WD): Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
• for Gasoline model(AWD): Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

1. Install the wire harness to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

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2. Connect the wire harness connector to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

   HINT: 

   Make sure that the connector is fully inserted before rotating the lock lever to engage the lock.

1. Install the steering gear heat insulator to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
   Fig 1: Steering Gear Heat Insulator Tightening Sequence

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   Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf/cm, 71 in.lbf) 

• for A25A-FKS: Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to INSTALLATION [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to INSTALLATION [12/2021 - ]
• for A25A-FXS: Refer to INSTALLATION [02/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to INSTALLATION [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to INSTALLATION [12/2021 - ]

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. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

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   Matchmark

2. Connect the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
3. Install the bolt.

   Torque: 35 N.m (357 kgf/cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2021 - ]

1. Using SST, tighten the tie rod end sub-assembly lock nuts.
   • SST: 09612-24014 
     1. 09617-24011

   Specified Tightening Torque 

   Torque: 88 N.m (897 kgf/cm, 65 ft.lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Make sure that the boots are not twisted.

   HINT: 

   • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

     Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2018 - ]

   • When using SST (fulcrum length of 52 mm (2.0472 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 380 mm (14.9606 in.)):

     77.4 N.m (789 kgf/cm, 57 ft.lbf)

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   *a	Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

for Type A: Refer to UTILITY [02/2019 - ]

for Type B: Refer to CALIBRATION [02/2019 - ]