Caution
Vehicles with airbag: Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position, remove ignition key and allow steering and ignition lock to engage.
Remove
Remove front wheels.
If necessary: Remove lower engine compartment cover.
Remove fastening nut and press tie rod end (1) on both sides out of steering knuckle with KM-507-C.
Remove protective cap.
Mark position of steering arm (2) with respect to steering shaft and to centre tie rod.
Remove steering arm from steering shaft using KM-146-01 (1).
Detach idler bracket (2) from side member and remove centre tie rod in assembly with outer tie rods, steering arm and idler.
Clamp centre tie rod (3) in vice with protective jaws.
Remove fastening nut for steering arm at centre tie rod and detach steering arm from centre tie rod with KM-146-01.
Install
Attach steering arm with new fastening nut to centre tie rod – note installation position – tightening torque 60 Nm / 44 lbf. ft.
Insert assembly of centre tie rod and attach side member with idler (1) – tightening torque 55 Nm / 41 lbf. ft. + 75° + 15°.
Attach steering arm (2) to steering shaft – note previously made marks. Fit fastening nut – tightening torque 160 Nm / 118 lbf. ft. Attach protective cap (3).
Attach tie rod to steering knuckle on both sides – tightening torque 60 Nm / 44 lbf. ft.
If removed: Attach lower engine compartment cover.
Mount front wheels – tightening torque 110 Nm / 81 lbf. ft.
