Installation

Installation





1. When replacing steering gear transfer heat shield and center mounting bracket. Do not tighten bracket bolts at this point. Plug open ends of fluid lines.





2. Check that tie rod (track rod) position is the same as when removed.





3. Install steering gear from right-hand side.
4. Reconnect steering gear input shaft to lower universal joint.
a. Tighten joint set bolt to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
b. Install bolt locking spring.
c. Connect fluid lines loosely to steering gear. Use new O-rings.
d. Install front fluid line brackets loosely.
e. Align fluid lines in brackets and tighten connections with steering gear.





5. Raise subframe at rear with hoist. Insert steering gear mounting bolts while raising frame.
6. Install subframe brackets loosely.
a. Install new subframe bolts loosely. Transfer hoist to front of subframe. Replace front bolts but do not tighten at this point.
b. First tighten bolts at left side of subframe to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.) and through further 120°, then tighten right-hand bolts to same values.
c. Finally, tighten bracket bolts on both sides to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





7. Tighten:
a. Steering gear nuts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.). Use new nuts
b. Steering gear center mounting bolt (if bracket has been transferred) to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
8. Install and tighten fluid line brackets and clips at front and rear.





9. Install/reconnect:
a. Tie rods (track rods) to steering arms. Use new nuts. Tighten to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
b. Splashguard under engine (If equipt.).
10. Mount wheels:
a. Lubricate wheel locating pin on hub with anti-rust agent P/N 1161030-0.
b. First tighten bolts lightly, then tighten in diagonal order to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).





11. Fill power steering reservoir with fluid and bleed system:
a. Turn steering wheel repeatedly from lock to lock and top up fluid as required.
b. Lower car.
c. Apply parking brake and start engine.
d. Check fluid level while bleeding system as described below.
(1) Turn steering wheel slowly to right and hold in limit position for 10 seconds.
(2) Turn steering wheel slowly to left and hold in limit position for 10 seconds.
e. Repeated steps (1) and (2) 20 times. Move car after 10 times to avoid damage to tires.
12. Check toe-in.