Repair procedures: Replacement
- Drain the power steering fluid.
- Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
- Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:
17.7 ~ 24.5N.m (1.8 ~ 2.5kgf.m, 13.0 ~ 18.1lb-ft)
CAUTION: When handling the steering wheel, keep the shifter in the neutral range to prevent damage to the clock spring inner cable. - Loosen the castle nut.
Tightening torque:
58.8 ~ 78.5N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9lb-ft)
- Remove the Tie rod end from the front axle by using a SST (09568-2J000).
- Remove steering gearbox from the cross member by loosening the bracket mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:
58.8 ~ 78.5N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9lb-ft)
- Installation is the reverse of the removal.