Power Steering Gear Box: Installation

Install the steering gear box (A) to the sub frame by tightening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

60-80 (6.0-8.0, 43-58)

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear Box With Mounting Bolts
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Install the pressure tube (A) and return tube (B) to the steering gear box and then tighten the flare nut.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

12-18 (1.2-1.8, 9-13)

Fig 2: Identifying Pressure & Return Tubes
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Install the heat protector (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Heat Protector
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Install the rear roll stopper (A) to the sub-frame by tightening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

50-65 (5.0-6.5, 36-47)

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Roll Stopper At Sub-Frame
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Install the return hose mounting bracket (A) to rear roll stopper.

Fig 5: Identifying Return Hose Mounting Bracket Bolt
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Install the sub-frame (A) and stay by tightening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

Sub-frame mounting bolt:

160-180 (16.0-18.0, 116-130)

Sub-frame stay mounting bolt:

45-55 (4.5-5.5, 33-40)

Fig 6: Identifying Sub-Frame
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Install the front and rear roll stopper through bolts and nut (A, B).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

50-65 (5.0-6.5, 36-47)

Fig 7: Identifying Front Roll Stopper Through Bolts
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Fig 8: Identifying Rear Roll Stopper Through Bolts
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Connect the return hose (A).

Fig 9: Identifying Return Hose
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Install the muffler rubber hanger (A).

Fig 10: Identifying Muffler Rubber Hanger
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Connect the lower arm with the knuckle by tightening the bolts (A).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

100-120 (10.0-12.0, 72-87)

Fig 11: Identifying Lower Arm Bolt
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Connect the tie rod end with the knuckle and then install the castle nut and split pin.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

24-34 (2.4-3.4, 17-25)
Connect the stabilizer link (A) with the front strut assembly and than tighten the nut.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

100-120 (10.0-12.0,72-87)

Fig 12: Identifying Stabilizer Link With Nut
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Connect the universal joint assembly (B) with the pinion of the steering gear box and then tighten the bolt (A).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

30-35 (3.0-3.5, 22-25)

Fig 13: Identifying Universal Joint Assembly With Bolts
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Connect the pressure tube to power steering pump by tightening the eye bolt.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

55-65 (5.5-6.5, 40-47)
Add power steering fluid to reservoir.
Bleed the power steering system. (Refer to AIR BLEEDING )
Check and adjust front wheel alignment. (Refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT )