CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly removal/installation are shown below.
Replacement Part or Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative when not Performed | Link |
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Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal | Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes) | Stop and start system | |
Memorize steering angle neutral point | LKA/LDA system | ||
Parking support brake system* | |||
Pre-collision system | |||
Adaptive high beam system | |||
Lighting system (EXT) |
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Parking assist monitor system | |||
Panoramic view monitor system | |||
Initialize rear door sunshade system | Rear door sunshade system | ||
Initialize power trunk lid system | Power trunk lid system | ||
Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly |
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PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL PROHIBITED (w/ Air Suspension)
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
SECURE STEERING WHEEL
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
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE TRANSMISSION UNDER COVER
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
REMOVE STRUT BAR BRACKET SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER BRACKET
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt.
*a | Matchmark |
Slide the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the clip and nut.
Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) to the steering knuckle LH as shown in the illustration.
*a | Center Nut | *b | SST (Spacer B) |
*c | 1 mm (0.0394 in.) | *d | Molybdenum grease application area |
*e | String | *f | Place wrench here |
Note
Make sure that the clearance between the tie rod assembly LH and spacers (SST spacer B) is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more to prevent damage to SST.
Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from steering knuckle LH.
CAUTION:
Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.
Note
Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.
Install SST 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 ball joint dust cover.
Do not damage the steering knuckle.
Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut, and disconnect the wire harness clamp and connector, and then disconnect the wire harness from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
Tech Tips
Pull up the lock and release the lock lever to disconnect the connector which uses a lock.
Remove the 3 bolts, nut and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.