In case of removing steering gear assembly, make the final tightening with grounded and unloaded vehicle condition, and then check wheel alignment.
Observe the following precautions when disassembling.
Before disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the unit.
Disassembly should be done in a clean work area. It is important to prevent the internal parts from becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
For easier and proper assembly, place disassembled parts in order on a parts rack.
Use nylon cloth or paper towels to clean the parts; common shop rags can leave lint that might interfere with their operation.
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Before assembling, apply the specified grease to the directed parts.
During quick steering, rasping noise may be heard from around the steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.
The noise is an operating noise of the EPS system under normal conditions. If the rasping noise occurs during slow steering, this may not be an operating noise of the system. In this case, it is necessary to find out the location of the noise and repair, if necessary.
Do not repeat static steering. (Motor and EPS control unit could be heated.)
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG"
and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
PreparationRemoval and installation
Audio unit
Exploded view
Audio unit
Audio unit bracket (LH)
Audio unit bracket (rh)
Removal and installation
Removal
Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer to pg-50, "removal and
installation (battery)".
Remove cluster lid c lower. Refer to ip-20, "re ...
Battery
Exploded view
Battery frame
Battery rods
Battery cover
Battery bracket
Battery tray
Battery
Front
Removal and installation (battery)
Removal
Loosen the battery terminal nuts and disconnect both battery negative
and positive terminals.
Caution:
To prevent damage to t ...
Steering gear and linkage
Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
BOOT
Check boot for cracks. Replace if any damage is found.
STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY HOUSING
Check steering gear assembly housing for damage and
scratches. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.
OUTER SOCKET AND INNER SOCKET
B ...