Removal and Installation

POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

CAUTION:
- The rotation of the spiral cable (SRS "Air Bag" component part) is limited. If the steering gear must be removed, set the front wheels in the straight-ahead direction. Do not rotate the steering column while the steering gear is removed.
- Remove the steering wheel before removing the steering lower joint to avoid damaging the SRS spiral cable.





- Detach tie-rod outer sockets from knuckle arms with Tool.

- Install pipe connector.





- Observe specified tightening torque when tightening high-pressure and low-pressure pipe connectors. Excessive tightening will damage threads of connector or O-ring.
Connector tightening torque:
Low pressure side "1": 30 - 35 Nm (22 - 26 ft. lbs.)
High pressure side "2": 30 - 35 Nm (22 - 26 ft. lbs.)

- The O-ring in low-pressure pipe connector is larger than that in high-pressure connector. Take care to install the proper O-ring.





- Initially, tighten nut on tie-rod outer socket and knuckle arm to 64 - 69 Nm (47 - 51 ft. lbs.). Then tighten further to align nut groove with first pin hole so that cotter pin can be installed.

CAUTION: Tightening torque must not exceed 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).





- Before removing steering column lower joint from gear, set gear in neutral (wheels in straight ahead position). After removing steering column lower joint, put matching mark on pinion shaft and pinion housing to record neutral position.

- To install, set left and right dust boots to equal deflection. Attach steering column lower joint by aligning matching marks of pinion shaft and pinion housing.





- Tighten gear housing mounting bracket bolts in the order shown.

Secure tightening torque: 118 - 137 Nm (87 - 101 ft. lbs.)