REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <4A9>


caution
  • Before removing the steering wheel assembly and driver’s air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B - Service Precautions and Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring . Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this, clock spring for SRS may get damage not to operate the SRS (air bag), and it may cause the serious injury of the driver.
  • The parts indicated by * are the bolts/nuts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.
  • After the installation, perform a calibration for the ASC-ECU to learn the steering wheel sensor neutral point. (Refer to GROUP 35C - On-vehicle Service, Steering Wheel Sensor Calibration ) <Vehicles with ASC>.
Pre-removal operation
  • Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 37A - Steering Wheel ).
  • Floor Console and Floor Console Side Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A - Floor Console ).
  • Footrest Removal.
  • Electric Power Steering-ECU Connector Removal (Refer to GROUP 37B - Electric Power Steering Control Unit ).
  • Cowl Side Trim (LH, RH) Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trim ).
  • Steering Shaft Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 37B - Steering Shaft ).
  • Engine Room Under Cover A, B and Engine Room Side Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover ).
  • Centremember Removal (Refer to ).
  • Front Height Sensor Removal (Refer to GROUP 54A - Headlamp Auto Levelling System, Height Sensor ) <Vehicles with headlamp automatic levelling system>.
  • Lower Arm Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 33 - Lower Arm ).

 Post-installation operation
  • Using Your Fingers, Press The Tie-rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover To Check for a Crack or Damage (Refer to GROUP 37A - On-vehicle Service, Ball Joint Dust Cover Inspection ).
  • Using Your Fingers, Press The Stabilizer Link Ball Joint Dust Cover To Check for a Crack or Damage (Refer to GROUP 33 - On-vehicle Service, Lower Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Inspection ).
  • Lower Arm Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 33 - Lower Arm ).
  • Front Height Sensor Installation (Refer to GROUP 54A - Headlamp Auto Levelling System, Height Sensor ) <Vehicles with headlamp automatic levelling system>.
  • Centremember Installation (Refer to ).
  • Engine Room Under Cover and Engine Room Side Cover A, B and Installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover ).
  • Electric Power Steering-ECU Connector Installation (Refer to GROUP 37B - Electric Power Steering Control Unit ).
  • Cowl Side Trim (LH, RH) Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trim ).
  • Steering Shaft Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 37B - Steering Shaft ).
  • Footrest Installation.
  • Floor Console and Floor Console Side Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A - Floor Console ).
  • Clock Spring Centring (Refer to GROUP 52B - Driver’s Air Bag Module ).
  • Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 37A - Steering Wheel ).
  • Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 33 - On-vehicle Service, Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment ).
  • Steering Wheel Sensor Calibration (Refer to GROUP 35C - On-vehicle Service, Steering Wheel Sensor Calibration ). <Vehicles with ASC>

<LH drive vehicles>

Removal steps

>>C<<
 1.
 Steering column bolt
<<A>>
 >>C<<
 2.
 Steering column shaft assembly and steering gear and linkage assembly connection
<<B>>
3.
 Self-locking nut (Tie-rod end and knuckle connection)


4.
 Stabilizer link assembly


·
 Backbone brace (Refer to GROUP 42A - Loose Panel )


5.
 Rear roll stopper centre bolt
<<C>>
·
 Front axle crossmember assembly


6.
 Heat protector

>>B<<
 7.
 Steering column dash panel cover


8.
 Rear roll stopper


9.
 Steering gear and linkage assembly

>>A<<
 10.
 Stabilizer bar bracket

>>A<<
 11.
 Stabilizer bushing

>>A<<
 12.
 Stabilizer bar


13.
 Front axle crossmember

<RH drive vehicles>

Removal steps

>>C<<
 1.
 Steering column bolt
<<A>>
 >>C<<
 2.
 Steering column shaft assembly and steering gear and linkage assembly connection
<<B>>
3
 Self-locking nut (Tie-rod end and knuckle connection)


4.
 Stabilizer link assembly


·
 Backbone brace (Refer to GROUP 42A - Loose Panel )


5.
 Rear roll stopper centre bolt
<<C>>
·
 Front axle crossmember assembly


6.
 Heat protector

>>B<<
 7.
 Steering column dash panel cover


8.
 Rear roll stopper


9.
 Steering gear and linkage assembly

>>A<<
 10.
 Stabilizer bar bracket

>>A<<
 11.
 Stabilizer bushing

>>A<<
 12.
 Stabilizer bar


13.
 Front axle crossmember

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY AND STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE DISCONNECTION

Disconnect the steering gear from the steering column assembly while sliding the shaft A to the shaft B with the clip claw as shown in the figure is pinched.

<<B>> TIE-ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION

caution
  • Do not remove the nut from the ball joint, but only loosen it, and use the special tool.
  • To prevent the special tool from dropping off, suspend it with a cord.
1.Install special tool ball joint remover (MB991897 or MB992011) as shown in the figure.

2.Turn the bolt and knob to make the special tool jaws parallel, then hand-tighten the bolt. After tightening, check that the jaws are still parallel.
note To adjust the special tool jaws to be parallel, set the knob as shown in the figure so that it functions as a fulcrum of the jaws.
3.Turn the bolt and disconnect the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle.

<<C>> FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1.Support the crossmember, and remove the front axle crossmember mounting bolt.
2.Check the hoses and harnesses for roughness, and then remove the front axle crossmember assembly with the rear roll stopper and the steering gear and linkage installed.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER BUSHING/STABILIZER BAR BRACKET INSTALLATION

1.Install the stabilizer bar as shown in the figure.

2.Install the stabilizer bushing as shown in the figure.

>>B<< STEERING COLUMN DASH PANEL COVER INSTALLATION


Install the joint cover grommet to the steering gear and linkage by aligning L mark or R mark and the protrusion part of gearbox as shown in the figure.

>>C<< STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY AND STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY CONNECTION/STEERING COLUMN BOLT INSTALLATION

1.Pinch the claw of the clip shown in the figure. While sliding shaft A from shaft B, connect the steering column shaft assembly with the steering gear and linkage assembly.
2.Insert the steering column bolt into the no-tapped bolt hole, and tighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 20 ± 5 N·m