STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY

Note

  • When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

  • Do not drop the power steering motor assembly, strike it with tools or subject it to impacts.

  • If the power steering motor assembly is subjected to an impact, replace it with a new one.

  • Do not pull the wire harness of the electric power steering column sub-assembly.

  • Do not allow any moisture to come into contact with the power steering motor assembly.

  • Do not loosen any bolts not mentioned in the procedure.

  1. REMOVE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

    1. Using a center punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.

    2. Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.118 to 0.157 in.) diameter drill bit, drill a hole in each tapered-head bolt.

    3. Using a screw extractor, remove each tapered-head bolt, and then remove the steering lock actuator assembly from the steering column assembly.

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  2. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU PROTECTOR

    1. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the power steering ECU protector from the power steering ECU with motor assembly.

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  3. REMOVE ECU WIRE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the power steering ECU with motor assembly.

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    2. Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps to remove the ECU wire sub-assembly.

  4. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY

    1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vice using aluminum plates as shown in the illustration.

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      *1 Aluminum Plate
      *2 Wooden Block

      Note

      • Do not overtighten the vice, as the steering column assembly may become deformed.

      • Support the steering column assembly with a wooden block or similar item to ensure that it does not fall.

    2. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the power steering ECU with motor assembly.

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    3. Remove the 2 bolts and power steering ECU with motor assembly from the electric power steering column sub-assembly.

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    4. Remove the O-ring from the power steering ECU with motor assembly.

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  5. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY

    1. Disengage the 4 claws to remove the protector.

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    2. Remove the 3 bolts.

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    3. Remove the 2 bolts to remove the power steering ECU assembly from the power steering motor assembly.

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