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a.During air bleeding, replenish the fluid supply so that the level never falls below the lower position of the
filter.
b. If air bleeding is done while the vehicle is idling, the air will be broken up and absorbed into the fluid. Be
sure to do the bleeding only while cranking.
c. Reinstall the fuel pump fuse, and start the engine(idling).
d. Turn the steering wheel to the left and the right until there are no air bubbles in the oil reservoir.
Do not hold the steering wheel turned all the way to either side for more than ten seconds.
e. Confirm that the fluid is not milky, and that the level is up to the position specified on the level gauge.
f. Confirm that there is little change in the surface o the fluid when the steering wheel is turned left and right.
a. If the surface of the fluid changes considerably, air bleeding should be done again.
b. If the fluid level rises suddenly when the engine is stopped, it indicates that there is still air in the
system.
c. If there is air in the system, a jingling noise may be heard from the pump and the control valve
may also produce unusual noises. Air in the system will shorten the life of the pump and other
parts.
OIL PUMP PRESSURE TEST (OIL PUMP RELIEF PRESSURE)
1.Disconnect the pressure hose from the oil pump. Connect the special tool between the oil pump and pressure hose
as illustrated.
2. Bleed the air, and then start the engine and turn the steering wheel several times so that the fluid temperature
rises to approximately 50°C (122°F).
3. Set the engine speed to 1,000 rpm.
4. Close the shut- off valve of the special tool and measure the fluid pressure to confirm that it is within the range.
standard vaule :
Relief pressure: 90 +3/- 2 kgf/cm²
Don’t keep the shut- off valve on the pressure gauge closed for longer than seconds.
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5.Remove the special tools, and tighten the pressure hose to the specified torque.
Tightening Torque Nm(kgf·m, lb - ft) :
65 ~ 75(6.5 ~ 7.5, 47 ~ 54)
6. Bleed the system.
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
SPECIFICATIONS
Items Specifications
Steering column/ shaft Type
Tilt
Tilt stroke +7°/ - 11.7°
Steering gear Type
Rack & pinion
Rack stroke VRS On
148 mm (5.827 in)
VRS Off 156 mm (6.142 in)
Power steering pump Type
Vane
Diesel Relief pressure
90 kgf/cm²
Discharge 9.6 cc/rev
Gasoline Relief pressure
90 kgf/cm²
Discharge 10.5 cc/rev
SERVICE STANDARD
Items Specifications
Steering wheel free play 30 mm (1.12 in)
Steering angle VRS on
Inner
38.64°
Outer 31.78°
VRS off Inner
41.91°
Outer 33.54°
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Items NmKgf.m Lb- ft
Steering wheel lock nut 40 ~ 504.0 ~ 5.0 29 ~ 36
Steering column mounting bolts and nut 13 ~ 181.3 ~ 1.89.4 ~ 13.0
Bolt connecting steering column to universal
joint 15 ~ 20
1.5 ~ 2.010.8 ~ 14.5
Bolt connecting universal joint to steering gear 13 ~ 181.3 ~ 1.89.4 ~ 13.0
Steering column mounting bolts and nut 13 ~ 181.3 ~ 1.89.4 ~ 13.0
Tie rod end castle nut 35 ~ 453.5 ~ 4.5 25 ~ 33
Front lower arm ball joint assembly bolts 90 ~ 1209.0 ~ 12.0 65 ~ 87
Stabilizer link to strut assembly nut 100 ~ 12010.0 ~ 12.0 72 ~ 87
Rear roll stopper to sub- frame bolts 50 ~ 605.0 ~ 6.0 36 ~ 43
Pressure tube to valve body housing nut 12 ~ 181.2 ~ 1.8 9 ~ 13
Pressure tube to oil pump eye bolt 65 ~ 756.5 ~ 7.5 47 ~ 54
Return tube to valve body housing nut 12 ~ 181.2 ~ 1.8 9 ~ 13
Power steering gear box to sub- frame bots 90 ~ 1109.0 ~ 11.0 65 ~ 80
LUBRICANT
Item Lubricant Quantity
Power steering fluid PSF - 31.1 L
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COMPONENTS
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REMOVAL
1.Disconnect the negative terminal (A) from the battery and then wait for 30 seconds.
2.Loosen the bolts in the illustration and then remove the horn pad (A).
3.Disconnect the connectors and remove the steering wheel lock nut.
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Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft):
40 ~ 50 (4.0 ~ 5.0, 29 ~ 36)
4. After making the marks on the steering wheel and shaft for reinstallation, remove the steering wheel using a SST
(09561- 11002).
Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it ; it may damage the steering column.
5.Loosen the screws, and then remove the lower crash pad (A).
6.Loosen the screws, and then remove the steering column upper (B) and lower shrouds (A).
7.Disconnect the connectors (A) and then remove the clock sprig (B).
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8.Disconnect the connectors (A) and remove the mutifunction switch (B).
9.Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (B) from the steering gear assembly.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft):
13 ~ 18 (1.3 ~ 1.8, 9.4 ~ 13.0)
10. Remove the steering column assembly by loosening the steering column mounting bolts and nut (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft):
13 ~ 18 (1.3 ~ 1.8, 9.4 ~ 13.0)