Removal And Installation: LHD: Notes

REMOVAL

NOTE:

Do not disconnect the torque sensor (grey) harness connector and make sure it is connected properly.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Remove the front crossmember. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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1 - Steering Gear Front Bolts

2 - Tie Rod End Nut

3 - Steering Gear Rear Bolts

4 - Steering Gear Bracket Bolts (Short)

5 - Steering Gear Bracket Bolts (Long)

Disconnect the outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles and DISCARD the nuts. Refer to TIE ROD, STEERING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the steering gear front bolts.
Remove the steering gear rear bolts.
Remove the steering gear bracket bolts (short).
Remove the steering gear bracket bolts (long).
Remove the brackets.
Remove the steering gear.

INSTALLATION

During installation, torque the fasteners to the specifications in the torque table(s) below.

Follow the removal procedure in reverse for general reassembly of the components on the vehicle. The steps listed below are calling out specific procedures that should be followed during installation.

Perform the Electric Power Steering (EPS) Verification Test. Refer to EPS VERIFICATION TEST .
Perform the wheel alignment standard procedure. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS