Steering Gearbox Replacement

Replacement

Note these items during removal:
- Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off the gearbox. Blow dry with compressed air.
- Be sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint. Damage to the cable reel can occur.

1. Write down the frequencies for the radio preset buttons. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Remove the driver's airbag.
5. Remove the steering wheel.





6. Remove the steering joint bolts (A), and disconnect the steering joint by moving the steering joint (B) toward the column.





7. Remove the battery box (A} and front damper base beam (B).





8. Unbend the locking tabs (A) on the stop plate (B), and loosen the 12 mm bolts (C).





9. Separate the tie-rods (A), by removing the 12 mm bolts (B), the stop plate (C), tie-rod plate (D), and seal washers (E).





10. Disconnect the motor 2P connector (A) and torque sensor 7P connector (B). After disconnecting the connectors, tape them connectors to keep out dust, dirt, and foreign materials.





11. Remove the ground cable terminal (A) from the gearbox housing.
12. Remove the four gearbox mounting bolts.





Right side





Left side





13. Move the steering gearbox to the passenger's side, and remove it driver's side first.





14. Install the steering gearbox in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Steering joint installation.
- Make sure the steering gearbox wires are not caught or pinched by any parts.
- Make sure the steering gearbox connectors are properly connected.
- Reconnect the battery negative cable.
- Start the engine, and check that the EPS indicator goes off.
- Test drive the vehicle;
- Check that the EPS indicator does not come on.
- Check the steering wheel spoke angle. Recheck and adjust the front wheel alignment, if necessary.
- Do the power window control unit resetting procedure.
- Reset the radio presets and clock.
- Stop Plate Installation: Tighten the 12 mm bolts to the specified torque, and bend the stop plate (A). If after tightening the bolts, the flats of the bolt heads (B) do not align with the lock tabs, continue tightening the bolt until it aligns with one of the lock tabs. Do not exceed the torque valve of 108 Nm (11.0 kgf-cm, 80 ft. lbs.).