GENERAL PROCEDURES (STEERING)

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Wheel And Tire Installation

1.  When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque.

Suspension Links Removal/Installation

Note

•  To prevent the bushings from being twisted or pinched, perform the procedures with no passengers or luggage aboard the vehicle.

1.  For the joint sections with rubber bushings, raise the vehicle using a lift and temporarily tighten the installation nuts and bolts. Afterwards, tighten to the specified torque with the wheels on the ground.

Connectors Disconnection

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.8, MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD 2.2].)

EPS Related Parts

1.  Make sure that there are no DTCs in the EPS memory after working on EPS related parts. If there are any codes in the memory, clear them.

EPS System Neutral Setting

Caution

•  After working on the steering system, always set the EPS system to the neutral position to prevent system malfunction.

1.  After performing the following, set the EPS system to the neutral position. (See EPS SYSTEM NEUTRAL POSITION SETTING.)

•  Steering gear and linkage replacement

•  EPS control module replacement

•  Disconnecting the steering shaft joint (gear side)