Hydraulic Power Steering
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING:
- Before removing the steering wheel and driver's air bag module assembly, refer to Service Precautions Technician Safety Information and Driver's Air Bag Module and Clock Spring Removal and Installation (Except Ralliart) or Removal and Installation (Ralliart).
- When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the driver's air bag module.
CAUTION:
After the installation, perform a calibration for the ASC-ECU to learn the steering wheel sensor neutral point. Active Stability Control System (ASC). [Vehicles with ASC]
Required Special Tools:
- MB990784: Ornament Remover
- MB990803: Steering wheel puller
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] COVER REMOVAL
Insert the special tool MB990784 at the indicated position to remove the cover.
NOTE:
The special tool MB990784 can be inserted through the notch behind the area shown.
[[B]] DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION
Slide the outer housing of the driver's air bag module connector in the arrow direction shown and disconnect the connector.
[[C]] DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL
CAUTION:
- Never use an electric tester to diagnose the air bag module circuit. Never attempt to disassemble the air bag module.
- Be sure to store removed air bag module in a clean and dry place with pad surface facing upward.
[[D]] STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Position the steering wheel in a straight ahead position.
CAUTION:
- Use the special tool to remove the steering wheel since the steering column collision adsorbing mechanism may be damaged.
2. Use special tool MB990803 to remove the steering wheel.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
After centering the clock spring (Refer to 52B - Air bag module clock spring
), install the steering wheel assembly.
]]B[[ DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR CONNECTION/STEERING SWITCH CONNECTOR CONNECTION/HORN CONNECTOR CONNECTION
Connect the connector securely and route the harnesses not to lie off the cover hole.