Steering Gear Repair Procedures

Replacement

1. 1
   Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
2. 2
   Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

   Tightening torque: 88.2 ~ 108 N·m

   

3. 3
   Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.

   Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

   

4. 4
   Using SST (09568-34000), disconnect the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the steering knuckle.

   1. Remove the cotter pin (A).
   2. Remove the castellated nut (B).
   3. Use SST (09568-34000).

      Tightening torque: 23.5 ~ 33 N·m

      

      

5. 5
   Remove the lower arm (A) from the steering knuckle.

   Tightening torque: 98.0 ~ 118 N·m

   

6. 6
   Loosen the bolt, then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the steering gear pinion.

   Tightening torque: 32.4 ~ 37 N·m

   

7. 7
   Loosen the bolt and nut, then separate the roller rod stopper (A).

   Tightening Torque: 107.9 ~ 128 N·m

   

8. 8
   Disconnect the muffler rubber mount (A).

   

9. 9
   Loosen the bolts and nuts and remove the subframe (A). Tightening torque: Subframe mounting bolt and nut 156.9 ~ 176 N·m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lbf·ft) Subframe support bracket bolt 44.1 ~ 54 N·m

   

10. 10
    Loosen the bolts (A, 2 EA) and remove the protector (B).

    Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N·m

    

11. 11
    Loosen the bolts (A, 4 EA) and remove the steering gear (B) from the subframe.

    Tightening Torque: 58.8 ~ 78 N·m

    

12. 12
    Install in the reverse order of removal.
13. 13
    Check the wheel alignment.
14. 14
    The column, gear box and subframe must be serviced with GDS equipment, etc. After MDPS ASP reset, register it. (Refer to Motor Driven Power Steering - Repair Procedures)