Service Notice Or Precautions For Direct Adaptive Steering

Set the vehicle to the straight - ahead position when checking direct adaptive steering and removing each component.
In case of removing steering gear assembly, make the final tightening with grounded and unloaded vehicle condition, and then check wheel alignment.
Observe the following precautions when disassembling.
- Before disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the unit.
- Disassembly should be done in a clean work area. It is important to prevent the internal parts from becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
- For easier and proper assembly, place disassembled parts in order on a parts rack.
- Use nylon cloth or paper towels to clean the parts; common shop rags can leave lint that might interfere with their operation.
- Never reuse non-reusable parts.
- Before assembling, apply the specified grease to the directed parts.
A machine sound may be heard near the driver's seat when the system is starting. This is an operating sound in normal condition of system and the sound is not.
Before connecting or disconnecting each component harness connector, turn ignition switch "OFF" and disconnect battery ground cable. Because battery voltage is applied to power steering control module even if ignition switch is turned "OFF".
Refer to SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT for the replacement of each component.