![](../../../img/37/AC208247AJ00ENG.png)
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1.Install the special tool
ball joint remover (MB991897 or MB992011) as shown in the
figure.
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![](../../../img/37/AC106821AC00ENG.png)
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2.Turn the bolt and knob as
necessary to make the jaws of the special tool parallel,
tighten
the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still
parallel.
note |
When adjusting the jaws in
parallel, make sure the knob is in the position
shown in the
figure.
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3.Tighten the bolt with a wrench to
disconnect the tie rod end.
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![](../../../img/37/ACE02487AA00ENG.png)
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caution |
Be sure not to damage the
bellows and the tie rod end dust cover when
removing the gear
box assembly.
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![](../../../img/37/AC407280AB00ENG.png)
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1.Align the paint marks of
the steering gear box, pressure tube and return
tube.
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![](../../../img/37/ACE02499AA00ENG.png)
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2.Use crowfoot
wrench(MB992211) to connect the power steering oil return
tube and power
steering oil pressure tube.
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![](../../../img/37/ACE02814AE00ENG.png)
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1.Assemble the steering
shaft to the vehicle body as shown. (1)
Engage the hole on bracket B with the projection of the bush
to install bracket B. (2)
Hook the tab of bracket B into the opening on the bracket
welded on the spring house.
The projection on the bush should be aligned with its
corresponding bracket. (3)
Hook the opposite tab of bracket B into the opening on
bracket A. (4)
Tighten the bolt to secure the bush. Tightening
torque: 13 ± 2 N·m
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![](../../../img/37/ACE01587AD00ENG.png)
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2.Align the slit on the
steering shaft assembly with the emboss on the power
steering gear
box assembly.
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![](../../../img/37/ACE02825AB00ENG.png)
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3.Insert the steering column
bolt into the non-threaded bolt hole, and tighten it to the
specified torque. Tightening torque: 32 ±
3 N·m
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![](../../../img/37/AC510236AD00ENG.png)
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Screw in the tie rod end to achieve
the right and left length as illustrated. Lock with
the lock nut. Reference value (A): 53.1 ±
1 mm
note |
The lock nuts must be
tightened securely only after the steering gear
is installed to
the vehicle and toe-in is adjusted.
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![](../../../img/37/ACE01588AB00ENG.png)
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Insert the split pin into the nut,
and then secure it by bending.
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