Removal
Electric Power Steering GearboxREMOVAL
CAUTION:
^ The power steering control module continues to operate after the engine stops and calculate the temperature in the control module. Therefore, before starting service of the power steering system which requires disconnection of the connector, stop the engine and allow approx. 30 minutes until the control module becomes cold.
^ Before removal or installation, be sure to remove any foreign matter (dust, moisture, oil, etc.) from the power steering control module connector.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the lowest position and lock the tilt lever.
3) Remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
(1) Place alignment marks on the universal joint assembly - steering.
NOTE:
Place alignment marks on the following positions.
^ Between the column assembly - steering and the universal joint assembly - steering
^ Between the steering gearbox assembly and the universal joint assembly - steering
(2) Remove the bolt, and remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
4) Prevent the steering wheel from turning using the seat belt.
5) Disconnect the connector and harness clamp from power steering control module.
6) Remove the bolts and clips, and remove the under cover - front.
7) Remove the front wheels.
8) Disconnect the tie-rod end.
(1) Pull out the cotter pin (a).
(2) Remove the castle nut (b).
(3) Using a tie-rod end puller, remove the tie-rod end (c).
PREPARATION TOOL:
Tie-rod end puller
9) Remove the front crossmember support.
10) Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly.
11) Remove the support plate - front crossmember (a).
12) Remove the bolts securing the gearbox, and remove the stiffener (a) and gearbox.
