Steering Angle Sensor: Service and Repair

EPS Torque Sensor Replacement

Note these items during replacement:

- Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the gearbox.
- Do not try to disassemble the torque sensor coil and the torque sensor core. If the sensor core is faulty, replace the pinion shaft as an assembly.
- If the torque sensor (pinion shaft assembly) is replaced, the EPS control unit must memorize the torque sensor neutral position Testing and Inspection.

1. Remove the steering gearbox Steering Gearbox Removal/Installation.

2. Center the steering rack within its stroke.

3. Remove the rack guide Steering Rack Guide Removal/Installation.

4. Remove the torque sensor coil (A).





5. Remove the snap ring (B), then remove the torque sensor core/pinion shaft (C) and O-ring (D).

6. Coat the new O-ring with grease, and carefully fit it on the gearbox housing.

7. Apply multipurpose grease to the needle bearing (E) in the gearbox housing.

8. Install the torque sensor core/pinion shaft assembly on the gearbox housing while engaging the gear teeth. Tighten the flange bolts to the specified torque.

9. Install the rack guide Steering Rack Guide Removal/Installation.

10. Install the steering gearbox.

11. Adjust the rack guide screw Adjustments. After adjusting, check that the rack moves smoothly by sliding the rack right and left.