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Electric Power Steering Gearbox: Removal

CAUTION: For electric power steering model, be careful of the following items.
  • The power steering control module continues to operate after the engine stops and calculates the temperature in the control module. Therefore, before starting service of the power steering system which requires disconnection of the connector, stop the engine and allow approx. 30 minutes until the control module becomes cold.
  • Be careful not to let any foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) enter into the steering gearbox connector when removing or installing. If a foreign matter enters, completely remove it.
  1. Set the steering column and the driver's seat to the neutral position.
    CAUTION: Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
  2. Prevent the steering wheel from turning using the seat belt.
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  3. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Disconnect the steering gearbox connector and harness clamp.
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  5. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  6. Disconnect the tie-rod end.
    1. Pull out the cotter pin (a).
    2. Remove the castle nut (b).
    3. Using a tie-rod ball joint puller, remove the tie-rod end (c).

      Preparation tool: 

      Tie-rod ball joint puller

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  7. Disconnect the stabilizer link.
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  8. Remove the under cover - front. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). Refer to EXHAUST(W/O STI)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
  10. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL .
  11. Remove the front crossmember support.
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  12. Remove the support plate - front crossmember (a).
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  13. Remove the bolts securing the steering gearbox assembly, and remove the stiffener (a) and steering gearbox assembly.
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