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.
^ Remove the steering wheel before removing the steering lower joint to avoid damaging the SRS spiral cable.

1. Detach tie-rod outer sockets.
2. Disconnect the power steering lines.
3. Disconnect the steering gear lower joint.
4. Position the bracket for the hoses and harness aside.
5. Remove the return line fitting.





6. Remove the steering gear mounting bolts.
7. Remove the steering gear through the passenger side.





^ Install power steering line connector.
^ Observe specified tightening torque when tightening high-pressure and low-pressure line connectors. Excessive tightening will damage threads of connector or O-ring.
Connector tightening torque: 1 Low-pressure side
Tightening Torque: 28 - 39 Nm (2.8 - 4.0 kg-m, 21 - 28 ft. lbs.)
2 High-pressure side
Tightening Torque: 15 - 25 Nm (1.5 - 2.5 kg-m 11 - 18 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 29 to 39 Nm (3 to 4 kg-m, 22 to 28 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 49 Nm (5 kg-m, 36 ft. lbs.)





^ Before removing lower joint from gear, set gear in neutral (wheels in straight-ahead position). After removing 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 lower joint by aligning matching marks of pinion shaft and pinion housing.





^ Tighten gear housing mounting bracket bolts and nut in the order shown.