Steering Gear Box

Components and Component Location

Components

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1

   Remove the wheel nuts, then remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the hub.

   Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

   

2. 2

   Loosen the bolt (A), then separate the universal joint from the shaft connection.

   Tightening torque: 32.4 - 37 N·m

   [Left-hand drive]

   

   [Right-hand drive]

   

3. 3

   Disconnect the R-MDPS connector (A) and clip (B).

   [Left-hand drive]

   

   [Right-hand drive]

   

4. 4

   Disconnect the R-MDPS wiring clip (A) from the subframe.

   

5. 5

   Remove the tie rod end nut.

   Tightening torque: 88.3 – 108 N·m

   

6. 6

   Remove the steering knuckle using a ball joint remover (A).

   

7. 7

   Loosen the gearbox bolts (A) and remove the gearbox.

   [Left-hand drive]

   

   [Right-hand drive]

   

8. 8

   Loosen the shaft mounting bolt (A) from the gearbox.

   Tightening torque: 32.4 – 37 N·m

   

9. 9

   Inspect the front wheel alignment.

   (See Suspension System - Alignment)

10. 10

    Install in the reverse order of removal.

11. 11

    Register "ASP Calibration EPS Type Recognition" in GDS after replacing the steering column assembly.

    (Refer to Electric Power Steering - "Repair Procedures")