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5. Loosen the two lower steering column mounting bolts by two turns.
6. If there is any sign of looseness when the moveable bracket is moved back and
forth by hand, replace the steering column shaft assembly with a new one.
7. If no problem is found during the inspection, tighten the steering column
mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 12 +/- 2 N.m (102 +/- 22 in-lb) STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Post-installation Operation
Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight Ahead
WARNING:
Before removing the steering wheel and air bag
module assembly, refer to AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
and DRIVER
-SIDE AIR BAG
MODULE & CLOCKSPRING
or PASSENGER
-
SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
.
When removing and installing the steering
wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag
module.
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Fig. 39: Identifying Special Bolts
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POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING:Before removing the steering gear, refer to AIR BAG
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
and DRIVER
-SIDE AIR BAG
MODULE & CLOCKSPRING
or PASSENGER
-SIDE
AIR BAG MODULE
. Center the front wheels. Failure
to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and
render the SRS system inoperative, risking serious
injury.
CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily
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Fig. 15: Fitting The Dial Gauge To Hub Wheel
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3. If the play exceeds the limit, replace the wheel bearing (Refer to TRAILING
ARM ).
4. Install the brake disc and caliper assembly, and tighten the caliper assembly
mounting bolts to the specified torque.
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<> CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVA
L
Secure the removed caliper assembly with wire, etc. <> BRAKE DISC REMOVAL If the brake disc is seized, install a M8x1.25 bolts as shown, and remove the disc by
tightening the bolts evenly and gradually.
Fig. 19: Removing Brake Disc
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<> REAR WHEEL HUB REMOVAL If the rear wheel hub is seized, remove the rear wheel hub as follows.
1. Remove the knuckle with rear wheel hub and fix them with a vise (Refer to
KNUCKLE
).
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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor