Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2009)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Installation
STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR (for 2WD): INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the lock nut and the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.
HINT: After adjusting the toe-in, tighten the lock nut.
2. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the LH side.
3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the steering link assembly to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
(1) Temporarily tighten the bolt (A).
(2) Tighten the bolts in order of (B), (C), (D), and then (A).
Torque: 58 Nm (591 kgf-cm, 43 ft-lbf)
4. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering link assembly.
(b) Install the bolt.
Torque: 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf)
5. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY