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Steering Gearbox: Installation

CAUTION: Install the under cover - front so that the front end of the under cover (b) comes inside the bumper face - front (a).
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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.
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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 POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Universal Joint>INSTALLATION 
  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 a new cotter pin (c), and bend the tip of the pin to fix it.
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  6. Install the front stabilizer. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Front Stabilizer>INSTALLATION
  7. Install the front crossmember support.

    Tightening Torque: 

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

  8. Install the under cover - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>INSTALLATION
  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 NOTE>BATTERY
  13. Pour fluid into the oil tank, and bleed air. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>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 SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>ADJUSTMENT>FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN
    NOTE: When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If it becomes twisted, straighten it.
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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)

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