Repair Procedures

Replacement

1. Drain the power steering fluid.
2. Remove the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :
90 - 110N.m (9.0 - 11.0kgf.m, 65 - 80lb-ft)

3. Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

Tightening torque :
18 - 25N.m (1.8 - 2.5kgf.m, 13 - 18lb-ft)





CAUTION:
Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.

4. Loosen the castle nut.

Tightening torque :
60 - 80N.m (6.0 - 8.0kgf.m, 43 - 58lb-ft)




5. Remove the Tie rod end from the front axle by using a SST (09568-2J000).




6. Remove steering gearbox from the cross member by loosening the bracket mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :
60 - 80N.m (6.0 - 8.0kgf.m, 43 - 58lb-ft)








7. Installation is the reverse of the removal.