EPS Control Unit Removal and Installation: Installation

EPS Control Unit - Install

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1. Install the EPS control unit (A)

2. Install the nut (B) and bolts (C)

3. Connect the connectors (D).

Steering Joint - Connect

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1. Set the rack in the straight ahead driving position

2. Loosen the upper steering joint bolt (A)

3. Slip the lower end of the steering joint (B) onto the pinion shaft (C).

NOTE:

Pinion shaft with center guide: Install the steering joint by aligning the center guide (D).
Pinion shaft without center guide: Position the steering column by aligning the gap (E) within the angle.

Fig 1: Steering Joint With Torque Specifications

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4. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft

5. Loosely install the lower steering joint bolt (C)

6. Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft

7. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated

8. Tighten the lower steering joint bolt and the upper steering joint bolt (D) to the specified torque

9. Install the steering joint cover (E).

Steering Wheel Holder Tool - Remove

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Column Cover - Install
Driver's Inner Dashboard Lower Cover - Install
Driver's Outer Dashboard Lower Cover - Install
Driver's Dashboard Side Cover - Install
EPS Control Unit - Check
After installation, check these items:
- Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times.
- Check that the EPS indicator does not come on.
Wheel Alignment - Check - Refer to: Wheel Alignment (Without SH-AWD), or Wheel Alignment (With SH-AWD), or Wheel Alignment (2018-19)
Torque Sensor Neutral Position - Memorize
VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorize
Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position - Clear