Removal & Installation

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: The rotation of the spiral cable (SRS "Air bag" component part) is limited. If the steering gear must be removed, set the front wheels in the straight-ahead direction. Do not rotate the steering column while the steering gear is removed.





- Detach tie-rod outer sockets from knuckle arms with Tool.





- Install pipe connector.
Low-pressure side: 40 - 44 Nm (4.1 - 4.5 kg-m, 30 - 33 ft. lb.)
High-pressure side: 15 - 25 Nm (1.5 - 2.5 kg-m, 11 - 18 ft. lb.)
- Observe specified tightening torque when tightening high-pressure and low-pressure pipe connectors. Excessive tightening can damage threads or damaged connector O-ring.
- The O-ring in low-pressure pipe connector is larger than that in high-pressure connector. Take care to install the proper O-ring.





- Initially, tighten nut on tie-rod outer socket and knuckle arm to 64 to 69 Nm (6.5 to 7.0 kg-m, 47 to 51 ft. lb.). Then tighten further to align nut groove with first pin hole so that cotter pin can be installed.

CAUTION: Tightening torque must not exceed 108 Nm (11.0 kg-m, 80 ft. lb.).





- Before removing lower joint from gear, set gear in neutral (wheels in straight-ahead position). After removing lower joint, put matching marks on pinion shaft and pinion housing to record neutral position.
- To install, set left and right dust boots to equal deflection, and attach lower joint by aligning matchmarks of pinion shaft and pinion housing.





- Tighten gear housing mounting bracket bolts in the order shown.