Repair Procedures

Replacement

1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

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

2. Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
100 - 120 (10.0 - 12.0, 72 - 87)




3. Disconnect the tie-rod end with the knuckle using a SST (09568-2J100). After removing split pin and nut.




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

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
30 - 35 (3.0 - 3.5, 22 - 25)





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

5. Remove the cross member from the body by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.












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




7. Installation is the reverse of the removal.

Disassembly

1. Remove the dust packing & cap (A) from the pinion housing.




2. Loosen the lock nut and then remove the tie rod end (B) and lock nut (A) from the tie rod.




3. Remove the bellows clip (A) and band (B) and then pull the bellows (C) away from the end of the tie rod.




4. Remove the tie rod (B) from the rack bar (A) by unscrewing the tie rod inner ball joint.




5. Remove the plug (A) from the pinion housing.




6. Remove the oil seal (B) from the plug (A).




7. Remove the lock nut (A), yoke plug (B), spring (C) and support yoke (D).




8. Remove the O-rings (B) from the support yoke assembly (A).




9. Pull the pinion assembly (A) out of the pinion housing.




10. Pull the rack bar (A) out of the rack housing.






Inspection

1. Rack bar
A. Check the rack gear for damage.
B. Check the rack bar for bend and deformation.
2. Pinion assembly
A. Check the pinion gear for damage.
B. Check the surface contacting the oil seal for damage.
C. Check the oil seal for damage.
3. Check the inside of rack housing for damage.
4. Check the bellows for being torn.