Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation
Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation
Special Tools Required
- Ball joint thread protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
- Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
Removal
Note these items during removal:
- Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off the gearbox. Blow dry with compressed air.
- Be sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint. Damage to the cable reel can occur.
1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure. Procedures
2. Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Service and Repair
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Remove the driver's airbag:
- '00-05 models Drivers Airbag Replacement
- '06-09 models Drivers Airbag Replacement
5. Remove the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Removal
6. '00-07 models; place a mark (A) on the steering joint (B) and the pinion shaft (C) to identify the position of the joint on the pinion shaft.
7. Remove the lower joint bolt (D) from the steering joint.
8. Loosen the upper joint bolt (E) on the steering joint, and pull the steering joint fully to the steering shaft (F) side.
9. Under the dashboard; loosen the joint bolt (A) on the column, and pull the steering shaft (B) fully to the column side.
10. In the engine compartment; disconnect the steering joint (A) and pinion shaft (B) by moving the steering joint toward the steering shaft (C).
11. Remove and discard the cotter pin (A) from the 12 mm nut (B), then remove the nut.
12. Separate the tie-rod ball joint and knuckle using the ball joint remover. Ball Joint Removal
13. Remove the seven clips (A) and the two flange bolts (B), then remove the splash shield (C).
14. Remove the stabilizer bar holder brackets (A) from the frame, and lower the stabilizer bar (B).
15. Disconnect the ground cable (A) and motor 2P connector (B). Loosen the harness band (C), and release the wire harness (D) from the gearbox.
After disconnecting the connector, put a piece of tape over the steering gearbox connector to protect it from dust, dirt, and foreign materials.
16. Disconnect the torque sensor 3P connector (A). After disconnecting the connector, put a piece of tape over the steering gearbox connector to protect it from dust, dirt, and foreign materials.
17. Except CR model: Remove the gearbox mounting bolts.
Right side:
Left side:
18. CR model: Remove the gearbox mounting bolts, steering gearbox front stiffener (A), and steering gearbox rear stiffener (B).
Front side:
Rear side:
19. Pull the steering gearbox toward the front. Move the steering gearbox to the passenger's side and remove it.
Installation
1. Before installing the gearbox, center the steering rack within its stroke.
2. Pass the driver's side of the steering gearbox through the right wheel housing. Place the steering gearbox on the front subframe, and move it into the original position.
3. Except CR model: Install the gearbox mounting bolts.
Right side:
Left side:
4. CR model: Install the gearbox mounting bolts, steering gearbox front stiffener (A), and steering gearbox rear stiffener (B).
Front side:
Rear side:
5. Connect the torque sensor 3P connector (A).
6. Connect the motor 2P connector (A) and ground cable (B). Secure the wire harness (C) with the harness band (D).
7. Raise the stabilizer bar (A) to the original position, and install the stabilizer bar holder brackets (B).
8. Install the splash shield (A) with the seven clips (B) and two flange bolts (C).
9. Wipe off any grease contamination from the tapered section and threads of the ball joint. Then reconnect the tie-rod ends (A) to the steering knuckles (B), and tighten the 12 mm nut (C) to the specified torque.
10. Install the new cotter pins (D), and bend them as shown.
11. From the engine compartment, slip the lower end (A) of the steering joint (B) by aligning the marks (C) on the pinion shaft (D) and joint.
12. From the under the dashboard, push the steering shaft (A) fully to engine compartment side, but do not push excessively on the steering shaft. Then tighten the joint bolt (B) to the specified torque.
13. Line up the bolt hole (A) with the groove around (B) the pinion shaft, and install the lower joint bolt (C) and the upper joint bolt (D) to the specified torque.
14. Install the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Installation
15. Install the driver's airbag:
- '00-05 models Drivers Airbag Replacement
- '06-09 models Drivers Airbag Replacement
16. Install the front wheels, and adjust the front wheel alignment. Service and Repair
17. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure. Procedures
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
- Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.
- Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.
18. After Installation, do the following checks:
- Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft splines.
- Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center telescopic position, do the front toe inspection. Service and Repair
- Make sure the steering wheel spokes are centered.
- Do the memorizing the torque sensor neutral position. Testing and Inspection
- Start the engine, and let it idle. Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times. Check that the EPS indicator does not come on.
