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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage).
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of al l control units using CONSULT-III.
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• In case of removing steering gear assembly, make the final tightening with grounded and unloaded vehicle
condition, and then check wheel alignment.
• Observe the following precautions when disassembling.
- Before disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the unit.
- Disassembly should be done in a clean work area. It is im portant to prevent the internal parts from becoming
contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
- For easier and proper assembly, place disassembled parts in order on a parts rack.
- Use nylon cloth or paper towels to clean the parts; common shop rags can leave lint that might interfere with
their operation.
- Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
- Before assembling, apply the specif ied grease to the directed parts.
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PS-4
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000005929630
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from thos e of special tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000005929631
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
ST3127S000
(J-25742-1)
Preload gauge
(J-25765-A)
1. GG91030000
Torque wrench
2. HT62940000
(—)
Socket adapter (1/2")
3. HT62900000
(—)
Socket adapter (3/8") Inspecting rotating torque for steering column
assembly and pinion assembly
KV40107300
(—)
Boot Band crimping tool Installing boot bands
KV48103400
(—)
Preload adapter Inspecting of rotating torque for pinion assem-
bly
—
(J-44372)
Pull gauge Measuring steering wheel turning force and
ball joint swinging force.
S-NT541
ZZA1229D
ZZA0824D
LST024
Tool number
Tool name
Description
Power tool Removing nuts and bolts
PBIC0190E
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPS-5
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHN ESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000005929632
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
PS-15PS-15PS-6
PS-15, "
Disassembly and Assembly
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PS-6, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service
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PS-10, "
Removal and Installation
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PS-15
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PS-15
PS-10, "
Removal and Installation
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PS-10, "
Removal and Installation
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PS-15
FAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FSU-6, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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Possible cause and SUSPECTED
PA R T S
Outer/Inner socket ball joint swinging torque
Outer/Inner socket ball joint end play
Steering wheel play
Steering gear pinion rotating torque
Improper steering wheel
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever
Mounting loosenesss
Steering column deformation or damage
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
WHEEL HUB
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
Symptom Noise
××× × ××××× ×
Shake ×××××××× ×
Vibration ××××× ××× ×
Shimmy ×××× ×××× ×
Shudder ×× ×××× ×
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PS-6
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STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEEL
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000006416714
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION
• Check installation conditions of steering gear assembly, front suspension assembly, axle and steering col-
umn assembly.
• Check if movement exists when steering wheel is mo ved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.
• Check steering gear assembly bolts and nuts for looseness. Refer to PS-15, "
Removal and Installation".
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY
• Turn steering wheel so that front wheels come to the straight-ahead position. Start engine and lightly turn
steering wheel to the left and right until front wheels start to move. Measure steering wheel movement on the
outer circumference.
• When the measurement value is outside the standard val ue, check backlash for each joint of steering col-
umn assembly and installation condition of steering gear assembly.
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION STEERING WHEEL
• Make sure that steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and steering wheel are installed in the correct position.
• Perform neutral position inspection after wheel alignment. Refer to PS-2, "
Precaution for Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"".
• Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position and c onfirm steering wheel is in the neutral position.
• Loosen outer socket lock nut and turn inner socket to left and right equally to make fine adjustments if steer-
ing wheel is not in the neutral position.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has been turned 360 ° from neutral position using
Tool as shown.
4. If steering wheel turning force is out of the specification, refer to GI-9, "
How to Follow Trouble Diagnosis".
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
Steering wheel axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
Steering wheel play : 0 - 35 mm (0 - 1.38 in)
Tool number : — (J-44372)
Steering wheel
turning force : Less than 36 N (3.7 kg-f, 8.2 lb-f)
WGIA0180E
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STEERING WHEELPS-7
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• Check front wheel turning angle after toe-in inspection. Place front wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands.
Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH
and RH road wheels.
• With the engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop and measure the turning angles.
• Measure rack stroke if angles are outside the specified value.
• Disassemble steering gear assembly to check the cause that rack stroke is outside of the standard.
• Steering angles are not adjustable. Check steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and front suspension components for
wear or damage if any of the turning angles are different from the
specified value. Replace any of them, if any non-standard condi-
tion exists.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006416715
COMPONENT
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Inner wheel (Angle: A) Minimum 35 ° 00 ′ (35.0 °)
Nominal 38° 00′ (38.0 °)
Maximum 39 ° 00 ′ (39.0 °)
Outer wheel (Angle: B) 33° 00 ′ (33.0 °)
SGIA0055E
Rack stroke (L) : 65.0 mm (2.559 in)
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PS-8
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STEERING WHEEL
CAUTION:
• After installing steering wheel, perform wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Wheel Alignment Inspec-
tion".
REMOVAL
NOTE:
When reconnecting spiral cable, secure cable with a tape so that case and rotating part keep aligned. This will
omit neutral position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation.
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-34, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove steering wheel lock nut after steering is locked.
4. Remove steering wheel.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Steering wheel 2. Steering column assembly (with mo-
tor, reduction gear, sensor) 3. Bracket
4. EPS control unit 5. Intermediate shaft
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• Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel. Make sure spiral cable alignment and centering marks (B) are matched
and in the neutral position. The neutral position is detected by turn-
ing left 2.5 revolutions from the right end position, ending with the
locating pin (A) at the top. Place steering wheel in straight ahead
position, then install it with the locating pin hole (C) directly over
spiral cable locating pin.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRS-19, "
SRS Operation
Check".
• Tighten steering wheel lock nut to specification.
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PS-10
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STEERING COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006416716
COMPONENT
CAUTION:
• Do not allow axial impact to steering column assembly during removal and installation.
• Steering column must be kept at maximum tilt up position during removal and installation. Do not
operate tilt mechanism while steerin g column is out of the vehicle.
• Put matching mark on intermediate shaft and steering column assembly before removing steering column.
• When steering wheel is turned repeatedly with the vehicle stopped, care must be taken because
motor and EPS control unit may get too hot.
• Steering column assembly is heavy. Care must be taken when removing steering column assembly
from vehicle.
• Do not put steering column assem bly near the things that generate excessive magnetic force.
• Steering column assembly (with motor, redu ction gear, sensor) cannot be disassembled.
• After installing steering column, perform wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Wheel Alignment Inspec-
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REMOVAL
1. Set vehicle to the straight ahead-position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-34, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove steering wheel. Refer to PS-7, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove steering column cover (upper and lower). Refer to IP-11, "
Component Parts".
5. Remove combination switch and spiral cable. Refer to SRS-37, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Remove instrument lower finisher. Refer to IP-11, "
Component Parts".
1. Steering wheel2. Steering column assembly (with mo-
tor, reduction gear, sensor) 3. Bracket
4. EPS control unit 5. Intermediate shaft
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