Removal and Replacement

STEERING GEAR BOX

STEERING GEAR BOX:

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheel & tire
2. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (B) with the pinion of the steering gear box.





3. Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly by loosening the nut.





4. Remove the split pin and castle nut and then disconnect the tie rod end (A) with the knuckle by using a SST (09568..34000).





5. Disconnect the front lower arm with the knuckle by loosening the mounting bolts (A).





6. Remove the muffler rubber hanger (A).





7. Loosen the wiring harness protector bolts (A).





8. Remove the front and rear roll stopper bolt and nut (A, B).








9. Remove the sub frame (E) and sub frame stay by loosening the mounting bolts (A, C) and nuts (B, D).











10. Remove the rear roll stopper (A) from the sub frame by loosening mounting bolts.





11. Remove the steering gearbox (A) from the sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts.





INSTALLATION
1. Install the steering gear box (A) to the sub frame by tightening the mounting bolts.





2. Install the rear roll stopper (A) to the sub frame by tightening the mounting bolts.





3. Install the sub frame (E) and sub frame stay by tightening the mounting bolts (A, C) and nuts (B D).











4. Tighten the front and rear roll stopper bolt and nut (A, B).








5. Install the wiring harness protector to the sub-frame by tightening the bolts (A).





6. Install the muffler rubber hanger (A).





7. Connect the lower arm with the knuckle by tightening the bolts (A).





8. Connect the tie rod end with the knuckle and then install the castle nut and split pin.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 24-34 (2.4-3.4, 17-25)
9. Connect the stabilizer link (A) with the front strut assembly and than tighten the nut.





10. Connect the universal joint assembly (B) with the pinion of the steering gear box and then tighten the bolt





11. Install the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 90-110 (9.0-11.0, 65-80)
12. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment.
13. Perform the ASP (Absolute Steering Position) calibration procedure.

CAUTION: If the ASP calibration procedure is not performed, EPS warning lamp will be turned on or flicker and vehicle may pull to the left or the right.