Removal and Installation

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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.

- Loosen upper clamp on dust boot in engine compartment.
- Remove lower bolt from coupling joint.





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





- After removing steering gear from vehicle, mark pinion shaft and pinion housing to record neutral position.
- To install, set left and right dust boots to equal deflection, and align matching marks on pinion shaft and pinion housing.





- The O-ring in the low-pressure line (1) is larger than that in the high-pressure line (2). Take care to install the proper O-ring.
- Observe specified tightening torque when tightening high-pressure and low-pressure line flare nuts. Excessive tightening can damage threads or O-rings.

Flare nut tightening torque:
Low-pressure side (1) 29 - 39 Nm (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 20 - 29 ft. lbs.)
High-pressure side (3) 15 - 25 Nm (1.5 - 2.5 kg-m, 11 - 18 ft. lbs.)





- Initially, tighten nut on tie-rod outer socket and knuckle arm to 29 to 39 Nm (3 to 4 kg-m, 22 to 29 ft. lbs.). Then tighten further to align next nut groove with pin hole so that cotter pin can be installed.

CAUTION: Tightening torque must not exceed 49 Nm (5 kg-m, 36 ft. lbs.).





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