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SymptomProbable cause
17-78EPS Components
Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation (cont’d)
34. Install the steering wheel (see page 17-8).
35. With the tires raised off the ground (vehicle on a
lift), check for the following symptoms by turning
the steering wheel fully to the right and left several
times.
Rubbing sound
coming from the
lower steering
column area. Steering column joint
is contacting the cover.
Grating sound from
the lower steering
column area, or a
rough feeling during
steering. Poor engagement of
the pinion shaft
serrations.
Noise from around
the steering wheel
during steering. Poor engagement of
the SRS cable reel with
the steering wheel, or a
damaged cable reel.
36. Install the air cleaner housing (see page 11- 345).
37. Install the under cowl panel and cowl cover (see page 20-163). 38. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure
(see page 22-68), and do these tasks:
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds
and then goes off.
Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.
Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.
39. After installation, do the following checks: Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If steeringspoke angles to the right and left are not equal
(steering wheel and rack are not centered),
correct the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft
splines.
Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center telescopic position, then check
the wheel alignment and adjust (see page 18-5).
Make sure the steering wheel spokes are centered.
Start the engine, and let it idle. Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times. Check that
the EPS indicator does not come on.
Do the memorizing for the torque sensor neutral position (see page 17-22).
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Exploded view
17-79
Rack End Removal and Installation
O-RING
TORQUE SENSOR
CONNECTOR
8x1.25mm
20 N·m
(2.0 kgf·m, 14 lbf·ft)
EPS MOTOR
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
LOCKNUT
RACK GUIDE
DISC WASHER
O-RING
SPRING
GEARBOX MOUNT CUSHION GEARBOX HOUSING
MOUNT CUSHION
TIE-ROD CLIPLOCKNUT
14 x 1.5 mm
44 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
BOOT
BOOT BAND
RACK END
93 N·m
(9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
LOCK WASHER
RUBBER STOP GROUND
TERMINAL
TORQUE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
RACK GUIDE
SCREW
HARNESS BRACKET
(cont’d)
Replace.
If the EPS motor is
faulty, replace it.
Replace.
Inspect for damage and deterioration.
Inspect for damage and deterioration.
Inspect for damage and deterioration.
Replace.
Inspect for faulty
movement and damage.
Replace.
Replace. If the torque sensor is damaged,
replace the steering gearbox
as an assembly.
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Removal
17-80EPS Components
Rack End Removal and Installation (cont’d)
B
A A
E
D A
B
C
NOTE: Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials
to enter the steering gearbox. 1. Remove the boot bands (A), and discard them. Remove the tie-rod clips (B), and pull the boots
away from the ends of the gearbox. 2. Unbend the lock washer (A).
3. Hold the surface sections (A) of the steering rack (B)
with one wrench, and unscrew both rack ends (C)
with another wrench. Be careful not to damage the
rack shaft surface with the wrench.
4. Remove the lock washer (D) and rubber stop (E).
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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Installation
17-81
A
B C
D
E
93 N·m
(9.5 kgf·m,
69 lbf·ft)
A
B A
B
(P/N 08798-9013)
1. Install a new rubber stop (A) and a new lock washer (B). Align the lock washer tabs (C) with the slots (D)
on the rack end (E) while holding the lock washer in
place. Repeat this step for the other side of the rack
shaft.
2. Hold the flat surface sections of the steering rack with one wrench, and tighten both rack ends with
another wrench. Be careful not to damage the rack
surface with the wrench.
3. Bend the lock washer (A) back against the flat spots (B) on the rack end ball joint housing. 4. Apply multipurpose grease to the circumference of
the rack end joint housing (A) and lock washer.
5. Apply a light coat of silicone grease (P/N 08798-9013) to the boot fitting grooves (B) on the
rack ends.
NOTE: Make sure not to get any silicone grease on
the terminal part of the connectors and switches,
especially if you have silicone grease on your
hands or gloves.
(cont’d)
Replace.
Replace.
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17-82EPS Components
Rack End Removal and Installation (cont’d)
A
B
C
D A
B
BA4mm
(0.16 in.)
6. Center the steering rack within its stroke.
7. Clean off any grease or contamination from the boot installation grooves (A) around the gearbox
housing. Install the boots (B) on the rack ends with
the tie-rod clips (C), and fit the boot end in the
installation grooves in the housing properly.
8. After installing the boots, wipe the grease off the
thread section (D) of the rack end. 9. Install the new boot bands by aligning the tabs (A)
with the holes (B) of the band.
10. Close the ear portion (A) of the band with commercially available pincers Oetiker 1098 or
equivalent (B).
11. Slide the rack shaft right and left to be certain that the boots are not deformed or twisted.
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Rack Guide Removal/Installation
A
B C
D
E
F
NOTE: During removal/installation, do not allow dust,
dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the steering
gearbox. 1. Remove the steering gearbox (see page 17-65).
2. Loosen the locknut (A), then remove the rack guide screw (B), the spring (C), the disc washer (D), and
the rack guide (E).
3. Remove the O-ring (F) from the rack guide. Wipe the grease off the sliding surface of the rack guide. 4. Apply multipurpose grease to the new O-ring, then
install it to the rack guide.
5. Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding surface and the circumference of the rack guide, and install
it onto the gearbox housing. Wipe the grease off
the threaded section of the housing.
6. Apply multipurpose grease to both ends of the spring, and install it onto the gearbox housing.
7. Install the disc washer with its convex side facing the rack guide.
8. Remove the old sealant from the rack guide screw and apply new sealant (Three Bond 1215 or Loctite
5699) to the middle of the threads. Loosely install
the rack guide screw on the steering gearbox.
NOTE: If more than 5 minutes has passed after
applying the sealant, remove the old sealant and
residue, and apply new sealant.
9. Loosely install the locknut.
10. Adjust the rack guide screw (see page 17-15). After adjusting, check that the rack moves smoothly by
sliding the rack right and left.
Replace.
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17-84EPS Components
EPS Control Unit Removal/Installation
A
B
C D
F
E
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see page 22-68).
2. Remove the passenger’s dashboard lower cover (see page 20-102).
3. Remove the passenger’s side kick panel (see page 20-66).
4. Disconnect EPS control unit connectors A (2P), connector B (2P), connector C (2P), and connector D
(28P).
5. Remove the nuts (E) from the EPS control unit (F).
6. Remove the EPS control unit. 7. Install the EPS control unit in the reverse order of
removal.
8. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see page 22-68), and do these tasks:
Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.
Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.
If the EPS control unit is replaced, the EPS control unit must memorize the torque sensor neutral
position (see page 17-22).
9. After installation, start the engine, and let it idle. Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several
times. Check that the EPS indicator does not come
on.
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Suspension
Front and Rear Suspension
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension............................................. .............................................
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
(’08-09 Models) . 18-47
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Special Tools . 18-2
Component Location Index . 18-3
Wheel Alignment . 18-5
Wheel Bearing End Play Inspection . 18-9
Wheel Runout Inspection . 18-9
Wheel Bolt Replacement . 18-10
Ball Joint Removal . 18-12
Ball Joint Boot Inspection/Replacement . 18-13
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Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement . 18-14
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
. 18-20
Lower Arm Removal/Installation . 18-22
Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation . 18-25
Stabilizer Bar Replacement . 18-25
Damper/Spring Removal and Installation . 18-26
Damper/Spring Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly . 18-28
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Knuckle/Hub Bearing Unit Replacement
. 18-31
Upper Arm Removal/Installation . 18-35
Trailing Arm Removal/Installation . 18-36
Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation . 18-37
Stabilizer Bar Replacement . 18-38
Damper Replacement . 18-39
Spring Replacement . 18-42
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