Electric Power Steering Gearbox: Installation
CAUTION:
- When raising the transmission jack, make sure that the tie-rod end and the drive shaft boot do not interfere. The drive shaft boot may be damaged.
- For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
- Install the steering gearbox assembly and stiffener to the crossmember COMPL.
Tightening torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>STEERING GEARBOX .
- Connect the power steering harness connector and install the harness clamp.
- Install the universal joint assembly steering Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the tie-rod ends. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>TIE-ROD END>INSTALLATION .
- Install the stabilizer. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER .
- Install the front exhaust pipe.(H4DO model) Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
- Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). (H4DOTC model) Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
- Install the crossmember support front and the crossmember support rear Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>INSTALLATION .
- Install the under guard front.(H4DOTC model)
Tightening torque:
32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)
- Install the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
- Install the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>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): Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR ACTIVE LANE KEEP SYSTEM LEARNING VALUE>OPERATION .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .
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.Tightening torque:
85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)