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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-15
7. If it is not within the standard value, the probable
cause is a malfunction of the oil line or steering
gear, so check these parts and repair as
necessary.
8. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or
right; then check whether or not the retention
hydraulic pressure is the standard value.
Standard value: 8.8 − 9.5 MPa
9. If not the standard value, overhaul the steering
gear. Remeasure fluid pressure.
10. Remove the special tools, and then tighten the
pressure hose to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 57 ± 7 N⋅m
11. Bleed the system (Refer to P.37-13).
POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH
CHECK
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1. Disconnect the pressure hose from the oil pump,
and then connect the following special tools.
•MB990662: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
•MB991548: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
Adapter (pump side)
•MB991549: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
Adapter (hose side)2. Bleed air, and then turn the steering wheel several
times while the vehicle is not moving so that the
temperature of the fluid rises to approximately 50
− 60°C.
3. The engine should be idling.
4. Disconnect the connector for the oil pressure
switch, and place an ohmmeter at the switch.
5. Gradually close the shut-off valve of the pressure
gauge and increase the hydraulic pressure, then
check whether or not the hydraulic pressure that
activates the switch is the standard value.
Standard value: 1.5 − 2.0 MPa
6. Gradually open the shut-off valve and reduce the
hydraulic pressure; then check whether or not the
hydraulic pressure that deactivates the switch is
the standard value.
Standard value: 0.7 − 2.0 MPa
7. Remove the special tools, and then tighten the
pressure hose to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 57 ± 7 N⋅m
8. Bleed the system (Refer to P.37-13).
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER
CHECK
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1. Press the dust cover with your finger to check
whether the dust cover is cracked or damaged.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace
the tie rod end.
NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked or damaged,
the ball joint could be damaged.
STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
SHOCK ABSORBING MECHANISM
CHECK
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If a collision accident occurs or severe impact is
applied on the steering wheel, the collision energy
absorbing mechanism may have operated. Once the
mechanism has operated, it will be inoperative even
it has suffered no apparent damage. Determine if the
steering column shaft can be reused by the following
procedure. If the collision energy absorbing
mechanism has already operated, replace the
steering column shaft assembly.
If any excessive radial free play on the steering
wheel is found with the tilt lever in the lock position,
always check the steering shaft assembly.
ACX01134
AB
Temperature
gaugeAdapter
(MB991548)
Oil reservoirOil
pump
Adapter
(MB991549) Shut-off valve
Pressure gauge
(MB990662)
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STEERING WHEEL
POWER STEERING37-17
STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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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 WHEEL
POWER STEERING37-20
<> STEERING WHEEL AND AIRBAG
MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL1. By sliding section A of the clock spring connector
as shown in the illustration in the arrow direction,
disconnect the connector.
2. Loosen the bolt completely. Then, remove the
steering wheel and airbag module assembly.
NOTE: Use a hexagonal bit socket or a hexagonal
wrench having an effective length of 75 mm or
more in the hexagonal section and the diameter of
8 mm or more.
AC105823
AC304700
AC305145AB
A
Steering
wheel
Air bag module
connector
AC211762AC
Hexagonal bit
socket
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POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
POWER STEERING37-24
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1372010900237
WARNING
Before removing the steering gear, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions (P.52B-5) and
Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (P.52B-210). Centre the front wheels. Failure to do so may
damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS system inoperative, risking serious injury.
Pre-removal Operation
•Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to P.37-13.)Post-installation Operation
•Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it
with your finger.
•Power Steering Fluid Supplying (Refer to P.37-13.)
•Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to P.37-13.)
•Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight
Ahead.
•Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 33,
On-vehicle Service − Front Wheel Alignment Check and
Adjustment P.33-5.)
AC304920
AB
57 ± 7 N·m
15 ± 3 N·m 70 ± 10 N·m
7
3 8
5
6
9
1024
1
12 ± 2 N·m
12 ± 2 N·m
Removal steps
1. Crossmember (Refer to GROUP 32,
Crossmember P.32-8).
•Engine rear roll stopper bracket (Refer
to GROUP 32, Engine Roll Stopper
and Centermember P.32-7).
>>A<<2. Joint cover grommet
3. Return hose4. Return tube
5. O-ring
6. Return tube
7. Eye bolt
8. Pressure hose assembly
9. Clamp
10. Steering gear and linkageRemoval steps (Continued)
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POWER STEERING HOSES
POWER STEERING37-42
POWER STEERING HOSES
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1372005700679
CAUTION
•Before removing the clock spring, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions (P.52B-5) and Air Bag
Module and Clock Spring (P.52B-210). Also, put the front wheels in straight-ahead position.
Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS air bag inoperative, which
results serious driver injury.
•
*: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the
vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
•Power Steering Fluid Draining and Refilling (Refer to
P.37-13). and Bleeding (Refer to P.37-13).
AC304699AB
15 ± 3 N·m
18 ± 2 N·m
167 ± 9 N·m 12 ± 2 N·m
49 ± 10 N·m 12 ± 2 N·m
57 ± 7 N·m*57 ± 7 N·m
3 1
2
9
13
10
711 12
568
12 ± 2 N·m12 ± 2 N·m
2
9
4 7 8
7 8
7
8
57 ± 7 N·m57 ± 7 N·m 57 ± 7 N·m
12 ± 2 N·m
167 ± 9 N·m
Crossmember 12 ± 2 N·m
<1300, 1600> <2000>
12 ± 2 N·m
Removal steps
1. Oil reservoir
>>C<<2. Suction hose
>>B<<3. Return hose•Clock spring (Refer to GROUP 52B,
Air Bag Modules and Clock Spring
P.52B-210). Removal steps (Continued)