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"
PreparationSystem description
Component parts
Component parts location
Instrument lower finisher
Sport mode switch
The sport mode switch is installed to the instrument lower finisher.
When the sport mode indicator lamp on the combination meter
is off and the sport mode switch is pressed, the sport mode
is ...
Normal operating condition
Compass
Compass : description
Compass
The electronic compass is highly protected from changes in most magnetic
fields. However, some large
changes in magnetic fields can affect it. Some examples are (but not limited
to): high tension power lines,
large steel buildings, subways, steel ...
General maintenance
Explanation of general maintenance
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the
normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating
properly. The owners can perform
checks and inspections themselves or have thei ...