STEERING GEAR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rack and pinion power steering gear assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)	Click here
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Pre-collision system	Click here
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking assist monitor system	Click here
Replacement of ECM	Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration	MIL comes on	for 2AR-FE: Click here for A25A-FKS: Click here for 2GR-FKS: Click here
Replacement of ECM	Perform code registration (Immobiliser system)	Engine start function	See Service Bulletin for the registration method.
Replacement of engine assembly Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired	Inspection After Repair	Poor idle, etc. Engine start function, etc.	for 2AR-FE: Click here for A25A-FKS: Click here for 2GR-FKS: Click here
Replacement of automatic transaxle assembly	Reset memory Input transaxle compensation code into ECM Perform road test to allow ECM to learn	Large shift shock Deterioration of fuel efficiency	for UA80E Initialization: Click here for UA80E Registration: Click here for UB80E Initialization: Click here for UB80E Registration: Click here for U760E Initialization: Click here for U760E Registration: Click here
Replacement of ECM (If possible, read the transaxle compensation code from the previous ECM)	Reset memory*1 Transfer transaxle compensation code Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
Replacement of ECM (If impossible, read the transaxle compensation code from the previous ECM)	Reset memory*1 Reset transaxle compensation code Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
Replacement of ECM	Perform code registration (Immobiliser function)	Wireless door lock control system Smart Entry and Start System (for Entry Function) Smart Entry and Start System (for Start Function) Steering lock function	See Service Bulletin for the registration method.
Suspension, tires, etc. (The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)	Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking assist monitor system	for Initialization: Click here for Calibration: Click here
	Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization	Lighting system (EXT)	Click here
Front wheel alignment adjustment	Perform system variant learning and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.	VSC disabled or malfunctioning DTCs are output Slip indicator light illuminated ABS warning light illuminated	Click here
Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly	Perform torque sensor zero point calibration Assist Map Writing	DTCs are output Steering effort different between turning steering wheel left and right EPS warning light illuminates	Click here

*1: When the ECM is replaced with a new one, reset memory is unnecessary.

PROCEDURE

PRECAUTION
1. When handling the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly:
  1. Do not subject the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly (especially the motor and torque sensor) to any impact. Replace the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with a new one if subjected to a strong impact.
  2. Do not pull the wire harness when moving the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
  3. When the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly has been replaced, perform torque sensor zero point calibration.
    
    Click here
2. When disconnecting or reconnecting the connectors:
  1. Before disconnecting connectors related to the power steering system, turn the ignition switch to ON, center the steering wheel, turn the ignition switch off, and then disconnect the connectors.
  2. Before reconnecting connectors related to the power steering system, ensure that the ignition switch is off. Then center the steering wheel and turn the ignition switch to ON.
    
    Note
    
    Do not turn the ignition switch to ON when the steering wheel is not centered.
  3. If the above operations are not carried out properly, the steering center point (zero point) will deviate, which may lead to a difference in steering effort between turning right and left.
    
    Tech Tips
    
    If there is a difference in steering effort between turning right and left, perform torque sensor zero point calibration.
    
    Click here
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
SECURE STEERING WHEEL
1. Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

Click here
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH (for A25A-FKS)

Click here
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH (for A25A-FKS)

Click here
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for A25A-FKS)

Click here
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for A25A-FKS)

Click here
SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. *a Matchmark
  
  Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
2. Put matchmarks on the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly.
3. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Install SST to the tie rod assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

SST

09960-20010 ( 09961-02060 )

Note

Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod assembly LH and SST are aligned.

Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09960-20010 ( 09961-02010 )

*a	String	*b	Molybdenum Grease Application Area
*c	Place wrench here	*d	Center Nut
	Turn	-	-

CAUTION:

Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

Note

Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle LH to prevent SST from falling off.
Install SST with the center nut so that (A) and (B) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the ball joint dust cover may be damaged.
Be sure to place the wrench on the part shown in the illustration.
Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
Do not damage the steering knuckle LH.

SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

for 2AR-FE: Click here

for A25A-FKS: Click here

for 2GR-FKS: Click here
REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR (for LHD)
1. for A25A-FKS:
  1. Remove the 2 bolts and steering gear heat insulator from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS (for LHD)
1. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Release the lock before rotating the lock lever.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the wire harness from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS (for RHD)
1. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Release the lock before rotating the lock lever.
2. Remove the bolt and separate the wire harness from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY GUARD (for A25A-FKS)

Click here
INSTALL ENGINE HANGER

for 2AR-FE: Click here

for A25A-FKS: Click here

for 2GR-FKS: Click here
REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

Click here
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET (for A25A-FKS)
1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket sub-assembly RH from the front frame assembly.
3. Remove the front stabilizer bar with the 2 front stabilizer links, front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH, front No. 1 stabilizer bracket sub-assembly RH and 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushings from the front frame assembly.
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET (for 2AR-FE, 2GR-FKS)
1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH from the front frame assembly.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
3. Remove the front stabilizer bar with the 2 front stabilizer links, front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH, front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH and 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushings from the front frame assembly.
REMOVE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly from the front frame assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
SECURE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
1. *a Protective Tape
  
  Using SST, secure the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly in a vise.
  
  SST
  
  09612-00012
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Wrap SST with protective tape before use.
REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
1. *a Matchmark
  
  Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
2. Remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.
REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR (for LHD)
1. for 2GR-FKS:
  1. Remove the 2 bolts and steering gear heat insulator from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.