After replacing the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly, make sure to perform update ECU security key and ECU configuration.
After performing the update ECU security key procedure and ECU configuration procedure, make sure to perform the initialization procedure for when the cable has been disconnected and reconnected to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
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1.INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
| *a | Matchmark |
Install the lock nut and tie rod assembly LH to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.
After adjusting the toe-in, tighten the lock nut.
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2.INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
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3.INSTALL RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
Install the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly to the front frame assembly with the 4 bolts and 4 new nuts.
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
4.INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET
Install the front stabilizer bar with the 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.
| *a | Arrow |
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Front of the Vehicle |
Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.
Make sure to install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH with its arrow facing the inside of the vehicle.
Temporarily tighten the bolt (B) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (A) and (B).
Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
5.INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
6.CONNECT WIRE HARNESS
Install the wire harness to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with the 2 bolts.
Connect the wire harness connector to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
Make sure that the connector is fully inserted before rotating the lock lever to engage the lock.
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7.INSTALL STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR
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.
8.INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
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9.CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle LH with the nut.
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.
Install a new cotter pin.
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10.CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
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11.CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
Connect the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
Install a bolt.
12.INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
13.INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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14.FULLY TIGHTEN TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
| *a | Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length |
Using SST, tighten the tie rod assembly LH lock nuts.
Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
When using SST (fulcrum length of 52 mm (2.05 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 255 mm (10.04 in.)): 73 N*m (744 kgf*cm, 54 ft.*lbf)
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15.FULLY TIGHTEN TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
16. UPDATE ECU SECURITY KEY
If the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly has been replaced, perform Update ECU security key.
17. ECU CONFIGURATION
If the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly has been replaced, perform ECU configuration.
18. TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION