Electric Power Steering Gearbox: Installation
CAUTION:
Install the under cover - front so that the front end of the under cover (b) comes inside the bumper face - front (a).
- Insert the steering gearbox assembly into crossmember, being careful not to damage the boot of the steering gearbox assembly.
- Install the steering gearbox assembly to the crossmember by tightening the bolts through the stiffener (a) to the specified torque.CAUTION: Since the bushing mounting bolt is applied with lubricant, always use a new bolt.
Tightening torque:
60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
- Install the universal joint assembly - steering. Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSTALLATION .CAUTION: Tighten the bolts of the universal joint assembly - steering in the order of steering gearbox side and column shaft side.
- Install the support plate - front crossmember (a).
Tightening torque:
Support plate - front crossmember: 60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
Front support: 100 N.m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
- Install the front crossmember - support.
Tightening torque:
60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
- Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). Refer to EXHAUST(W/O STI)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
- Install the under cover - front. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the tie-rod ends and knuckle arm.
- Connect the tie-rod end (a) to the housing assembly - front axle.
- Tighten the castle nuts (b) to the specified torque.CAUTION: During connection, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod end with a hammer.
Castle nut tightening torque:
27 N.m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
- Tighten within the range of 60° so that the cotter pin hole and cut-out portion of the castle nut (b) are aligned.
- Insert a new cotter pin (c), and bend the tip of the pin to fix it.
- Install the stabilizer link.
Tightening torque:
60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
- Install the front wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
- Connect the steering gearbox connector and harness clamp.
- Connect the ground terminal to the battery sensor. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
- After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tighten the lock nut on tie-rod end.CAUTION: When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with EyeSight): Refer to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR ACTIVE LANE KEEP SYSTEM LEARNING VALUE>OPERATION .
- Steering angle sensor adjustment: Refer to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL(VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .
Tightening torque:
85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
NOTE: When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot - steering gearbox as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If it becomes twisted, straighten it.