Steering Gearbox: Installation

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Face Installation Condition - Front

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1. Insert the gearbox into crossmember, being careful not to damage gearbox boot.
2. Install the gearbox to the crossmember through the clamp and stiffener.

   Tightening torque: 

   60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb) 

3. Connect the return pipe to the hose - return and then connect the feed pipe to the pressure hose.
   Fig 2: Identifying Feed Pipe, Return Pipe, Pressure Hose, Return Hose

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   Tightening torque: 

   15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb) 

4. Install the universal joint assembly - steering. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint.>
5. Connect the tie-rod ends.
   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.

      Tightening torque: 

      27 N.m (2.8 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 3: Connecting Tie-Rod End To Housing Assembly - Front Axle

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6. Install the front stabilizer. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Stabilizer.>
7. Install the front crossmember support.

   Tightening torque: 

   Front suspension parts: <Ref. to  FRONT SUSPENSION  , COMPONENT, General Description.> 

8. Install the under cover - front. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover.>
9. Install the front wheels.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) 

12. Connect the battery ground terminal. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
13. Pour fluid into the oil tank, and bleed air. <Ref. to POWER STEERING FLUID .>
14. Check for fluid leaks.
15. Check the fluid level in oil tank.
16. Adjust the toe-in and steering angle. <Ref. to FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN , ADJUSTMENT, Wheel Alignment.>
    NOTE: When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If it becomes twisted, straighten it.
    Fig 4: Adjusting Toe-In

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17. Tighten the tie-rod end lock nut.

Tightening torque: 

85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)