Rear Wheel Steering Position Sensor Replacement

REAR POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

NOTE: Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Lifting and Jacking Notice in Service Precautions.




2. Remove the steering gear protection shield (1) retaining bolts (3).




3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1).




4. Remove the rear wheel position sensor cover (4) from the steering gear by prying on the cover using the slot.

NOTE: When removing the rear position cover from the steering gear be careful not to damage to the rear position sensor.

5. Remove the rear wheel position sensor retaining bolts (3).
6. If the boots are damaged replace the steering gear actuator.

IMPORTANT: Check the inner tie rod boot for wear or damage.

7. Remove the rear wheel position sensor (2) from the steering gear.

IMPORTANT: Maintain the sensor position. Do not turn the sensor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the rear wheel position sensor (2) to the steering gear.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the O-ring (1) is installed.

2. Remove the pin retaining the position of the new sensor and immediately install the sensor to the steering gear.

IMPORTANT: Be careful to maintain the position of the replacement sensor.

3. Install the rear wheel position sensor retaining bolts. Apply LOCTITE 242 blue.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

4. Install the rear wheel position sensor cover (4).




5. Connect the electrical connector (1).




6. Install the steering gear protection shield (1) and retaining bolts (3).

Tighten
Tighten the steering gear protection shield retaining bolts to 180 N.m (132 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Perform a four wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment (With Rear Wheel Steering) Measuring Wheel Alignment (Without Rear Wheel Steering) in Wheel Alignment.