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STEERING WHEEL
POWER STEERING37-17
STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M1372011400183
WARNING
•Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B,
Service Precautions (P.52B-5) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (P.52B-210).
•When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag
module.
NOTE: For air bag module removal, refer to GROUP
52B, Air Bag Module and Clock Spring P.52B-210.
Post-installation Operation
•Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight
Ahead
AC107402AB
50 ± 5 N·m
1 2
2
1
12
A
AB
BTa b
Ta b Section A - A
Section B - B
Removal steps
<>1. Cover
<>2. Steering wheel and air bag module
assembly
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STEERING SHAFT
POWER STEERING37-22
2. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers,
and pull up the shaft towards the direction shown
to disengage the steering column shaft assembly.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
CAUTION
•When reusing the steering column, do not
release the tilt lever until the steering column
shaft has been installed.•When the steering column is replaced, do not
release the tilt lever until it has been installed.
Do not remove the tilt lever fixing band until
the installation has completed.
•When installing the steering column, do not
leave it fixed temporarily at only one point
and make sure the column shaft is not shaken
strongly. If you fail to do, the collision
absorbing mechanism at the column shaft
mounting location may be damaged.
Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and
install the steering column. Tighten the four bolts in
the order shown by hand, and then tighten them to
the specified torque in the order shown.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 N⋅m
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYM1372011700106
AC210969AD
Clip
Steering column
shaft
AC209383
AD
14
32
Tilt lever
AC210967AD
3 2 14
Disassembly steps
<> >>A<<1. Special bolt
>>A<<2. Steering lock bracket
>>A<<3. Steering lock cylinder assembly
4. Steering column shaft assemblyDisassembly steps (Continued)
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POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
POWER STEERING37-29
LUBRICATION AND SEALING POINTS
AC200119AC
Grease: Silicone greaseFluid:
ATF DXRON III or
DEXRON II
Grease: Repair kit grease
Fluid:
ATF DXRON III or
DEXRON II
Sealant:
3M ATD Part No. 8661, 8663
or equivalent Grease:
Multipurpose grease
SAE J310, NLGI No.2
or equivalent
Fluid:
ATF DXRON III or
DEXRON IIFluid:
ATF DXRON III or
DEXRON II
Fluid:
ATF DXRON III or
DEXRON IIGrease: Repair kit grease
Fluid:
ATF DXRON III or DEXRON II
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POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
POWER STEERING37-36
>>N<< TIE ROD END/LOCK NUT
INSTALLATION
Screw in the tie rod end to achieve the right and left
length as illustrated. Lock with the lock nut.
NOTE: The lock nuts must be tightened securely
only after the steering gear is installed to the vehicle
and toe-in is adjusted.
>>O<< GEAR MOUNTING RUBBER
INSTALLATION
Install the gear mounting rubber to the rack housing
so that the distance is as shown in the illustration.
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT
M1372008200327
If the dust cover is damaged accidentally during
service work, replace the dust cover as follows:
1. Apply specified grease to the lip and inside of the
dust cover.
Specified grease:
Multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No.2 or
equivalent
2. Drive in the dust cover with special tool front axle
base (MB990776) until it is fully seated.
3. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by
pushing it with your finger.
AC001011
AM
Lock nut Edge of bellows
assembly groove
180 mm
AC100275
AB
220 mm
AC001012
AB
MB990776
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