Installation [10/2015 - 11/2017]: Procedure

INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts, No. 1 steering rack housing bracket and 2 nuts.

Torque: 117.6 N.m (1199 kgf/cm, 87 ft.lbf)

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Upward

NOTE:

Be sure to install the No. 1 steering rack housing bracket in the correct direction.

Connect the 2 wire harness clamps to the power steering link assembly.

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Connect the 3 wire harness connectors to the power steering link assembly.
HINT:

When connecting the connector with lock lever, return the lock lever to its original position and securely push in the lock of the lock lever as shown in the illustration.

INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
1. Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
  Torque: 101.8 N.m (1038 kgf/cm, 75 ft.lbf)
INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)
1. Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the front lower ball joint assembly with the nut.
  Torque: 65 N.m (663 kgf/cm, 48 ft.lbf)
  
  NOTE:
  Prevent oil from adhering to the threaded and tapered parts.
2. Install a new clip.
  NOTE:
  Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the clip are not aligned.
CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)
1. Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.
  Torque: 65 N.m (663 kgf/cm, 48 ft.lbf)
  
  NOTE:
  Prevent oil from adhering to the threaded and tapered parts.
2. Install a new clip.
CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

INSTALL STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly with the matchmarks on the power steering link assembly.

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Matchmark

Install the bolt (B) and tighten the bolt (A).

Torque: 35.3 N.m (360 kgf/cm, 26 ft.lbf)

INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly with the matchmark on the power steering link assembly.

Matchmark

Install the bolt.

Torque: 35.3 N.m (360 kgf/cm, 26 ft.lbf)

INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR (for 2WD)
for 2GR-FSE:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32

for 8AR-FTS:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25
INSTALL FRONT UPPER NO. 2 SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD)
for 2GR-FSE:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 33

for 8AR-FTS:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28
INSTALL SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER (for 2WD)
w/ Performance Damper:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD)
for 8AR-FTS:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 76
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE (for 2WD)
for 2GR-FSE:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 114

for 8AR-FTS:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 77
INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH (for 2WD)
for 2GR-FSE:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 115

for 8AR-FTS:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 74
INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH (for 2WD)
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
for 2GR-FSE:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 117

for 8AR-FTS:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 78
INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 11/2017]
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2014 - 11/2017]
ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION AND TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION
Refer to CALIBRATION [09/2014 - 09/2020]
PERFORM VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION (w/ VGRS)
Refer to CALIBRATION [09/2014 - 09/2020]