Power Steering Motor: Service and Repair

EPS Motor Removal and Installation

NOTE: Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the steering gearbox.

Removal

1. Remove the steering gearbox Steering Gearbox Removal/Installation.

2. Remove the torque sensor 4P connector (A) from the connector bracket (B).






3. Remove the connector bracket mount bolt (A), then remove the EPS motor (B) and the O-ring (C).






Installation

1. Clean the mating surfaces of the EPS motor (A) and the steering gearbox.





2. Apply grease included in the motor set to the new O-ring (B), and carefully fit it on the EPS motor.

3. Apply steering grease to the EPS motor shaft (C).

4. Install the EPS motor on the steering gearbox by engaging the EPS motor shaft and the worm shaft (D).

5. Before tightening the bolts, turn the EPS motor two or three times to the right and left about 45 degrees. Make sure the EPS motor is evenly seated on the steering gearbox, and that the O-ring is not pinched between the mating surfaces.

6. Tighten the EPS motor mounting bolts (E) to the specified torque.

7. Install the torque sensor 4P connector to the connector bracket.

8. Install the steering gearbox.