STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.]

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Caution

•  Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor and fix it to an appropriate place where the harness will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

•  The EPS system may not operate correctly when doing steering gear and linkage removal/installation. After doing these procedures, always set the EPS system to the neutral position so that the EPS operates normally. (See EPS SYSTEM NEUTRAL POSITION SETTING.)

•  Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.

1.  Remove the steering shaft cover and disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage, and then remove the steering dust cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM].) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM].)

2.  Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 1 and No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the front auto leveling sensor. (Vehicle with discharge headlight system) (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove the front crossmember component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

8.  After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT [European (L.H.D., U.K.) Specs.].) (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT [Australian Specs. and General (L.H.D., R.H.D.) Specs.].)

9.  Set the EPS system to the neutral position. (See EPS SYSTEM NEUTRAL POSITION SETTING.)

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1	Insulator
2	Steering gear and linkage component
3	Wiring harness (See Wiring Harness Installation Note.)
4	Steering gear and linkage (See Steering Gear and Linkage Installation Note.)

Wiring Harness Removal Note

Caution

•  If moisture or oil enters the steering gear connectors, the EPS system may not operate normally. Make sure no moisture or oil has penetrated the steering gear connector when disconnecting the wiring harness connector from the steering gear connector.

1.  Remove the EPS motor connector using the following procedure as shown in the figure.

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(1)  Press the tab and release the lock lever.

(2)  Rotate the lock lever in the direction of the arrow (A).

(3)  Pull the EPS motor connector in the direction of the arrow (B) and remove it.

2.  Remove the torque sensor connector and resolver sensor connector.

3.  Remove the bolts and clips, then remove the wiring harness from the steering gear.

Steering Gear and Linkage Installation Note

1.  Temporarily tighten the bolts.

2.  Tighten the steering gear and linkage installation bolts to the specified torque in the order shown in the figure.

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Wiring Harness Installation Note

1.  Install the EPS motor connector using the following procedure as shown in the figure.

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(1)  Push the EPS motor connector in the direction of the arrow (A) and connect it to the steering gear side EPS motor connector.

(2)  Rotate the lock lever in the direction of the arrow (B).

(3)  Verify that the EPS motor connector is locked securely.

2.  Install the wiring harness connectors to the torque sensor and resolver sensor.

3.  Install the clips of the wiring harness.

4.  Route the wiring harness below the resolver sensor and tighten the wiring harness to the specified torque with its crimped area facing up and its end contacting the bracket’s lock against rotation.

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