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14/11/24, 3:08 μ.μ.

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

BHE061332960W01

Caution
• Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an
open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the
ABS wheel-speed sensor harness (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the harness will not be pulled
by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
• After replacing the steering gear and linkage, always set the EPS system to the neutral position to prevent system
malfunction. (See EPS SYSTEM NEUTRAL POSITION SETTING.)

1. Remove the under cover.

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

4. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

5. Set the EPS system to the neutral position. (See EPS SYSTEM NEUTRAL POSITION SETTING.)

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Bolt (intermediate shaft)


1 (See Bolt (Intermediate Shaft) Removal Note.)
(See Bolt (Intermediate Shaft) Installation Note.)
2 Radiator bracket
3 Cotter pin
4 Locknut (tie-rod end)
Tie-rod end
5
(See Tie-rod End Removal Note.)
6 Torque sensor connector
7 EPS motor connector
Steering gear and linkage
8
(See Steering Gear and Linkage Installation Note.)

Tie-rod End Removal Note

1. Remove the outer ball joint locknut.

2. Detach the outer ball joint from the steering knuckle using the SST.

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Steering Gear and Linkage Installation


Note

1. Temporarily tighten the bolts.

2. Tighten the steering gear and linkage installation bolts to the


specified torque in the order shown in the figure.

Tightening torque
74.4-104.8 N·m
{7.59-10.68 kgf·m, 54.88-77.29 ft·lbf}

3. After connecting the connector, fix the wiring harness with the bands as shown in the figure.

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