Steering Gear: Description and Operation

Differences Between Generation 2 and Generation 3 Steering Gears

As of Model Year (MY) 2009 the generation 3 steering gear is being installed. It replaces the generation 2 gear.

With the steering gear installed, the way to determine the difference is to count the number of bolts which secures t the steering gear to the subframe.

- Raise the vehicle.

The generation 2 gear is secured to the subframe with 4 bolts and the generation 3 gear is secured with 3 bolts.