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4. Remove bolt (A) and nut (B) of column upper joint (2), thenremove lower shaft assembly (1).
5. Loosen herbie clip, then remove hole cover seal from hole cover.
6. Remove nuts of hole cover, then remove clamp and hole cover from dash panel.
Steering Column Assembly
1. Remove the spiral cable from the steering column assembly. Refer to SR-15, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the steering angle sensor from the steering column assembly. Refer to BRC-132, "Removal and
Installation".
3. Remove steering column cover upper and lower. Refer to IP-14, "Exploded View"
.
4. Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP-14, "Exploded View"
.
5. Remove the instrument panel brace bolts and the instrument panel brace.
6. Disconnect each harness connector from the steeri ng column assembly, then disconnect harness from
steering column assembly.
7. Remove bolt (A) and nut (B) of column upper joint (2). • Lower shaft assembly (1)
8. Remove steering column assembly and nuts, then remove steering column assembly.
INSTALLATION
Steering Column Assembly
CAUTION:
Any time the ignition switch has been disconnected, removed or inst alled, the keys must be re-regis-
tered in the BCM. Refer to CONSULT operations IVIS/NVIS.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Hole Cover Seal, Hole Cove r and Lower Shaft Assembly
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• When installing lower shaft assembly to steering gear assembly, follow the procedure listed below.
- Set rack of steering gear in the neutral position.
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NOTE:
To get the neutral position of rack, turn gear sub-as sembly. Measure the distance of inner socket, and then
measure the intermediate position of the distance.
- Align rear cover cap projection (A) with the marking position (B) of gear housing assembly.
- Install slit part of lower shaft assembly (C) aligning with the projec- tion (A) of rear cover cap (1). Make sure that the slit part of lower
shaft assembly (C) is aligned with both the projection (A) of rear
cover cap (1) and the marking position (B) of gear housing assem-
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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
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NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment".
2. Disconnect stabilizer connecting rods at st eering knuckles and reposition. Refer to FSU-19, "Exploded
View".
3. Remove cotter pin (1) from outer socket and then loosen the nut.
4. Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using the Tool.
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the Tool fr om suddenly coming off.
5. Remove lower side bolt of lower joint.
1. Cotter pin 2. Steering gear assembly Front
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6. Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to EX-5, "Exploded View" (QR25DE), EX-10, "Exploded View"
(VQ35DE).
7. Disconnect the high and low pressure piping from the steering gear assembly.
8. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket bolts from the steering gear assembly.
9. Remove bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly, then remove steering gear assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings or copper sealing washers.
• When installing lower joint to steering gear assembly, follow the procedure listed below.
- Set rack of steering gear in the neutral position. NOTE:
To get the neutral position of rack, turn gear-sub a ssembly and measure the distance of inner socket, and
then measure the intermediat e position of the distance.
- Align rear cover cap projection (A) with the marking position (B) of
gear housing assembly.
- Install slit part of lower joint (C) aligning with the projection (A) of
rear cover cap (1). Make sure that the slit part of lower joint (C) is
aligned with both the projection (A) of rear cover cap (1) and the
marking position (B) of gear housing assembly.
• After installation, bleed air from the steering hydraulic system. Refer to ST-15, "Inspection"
.
• Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts on each part under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground when removing steer-
ing gear assembly.
• Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection and Adjust-
ment".
• Perform neutral position steering angle adjustment. Refer to BRC-58, "Work Procedure"
.
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the power steering oil pump cover (1).
2. Drain power steering fluid. Refer to ST-30, "Draining and Refilling"
.
3. Remove the bolt from the power steering pressure line bracket.
1. Power steering reservoir cap 2. Power steering oil pump assembly 3. Low pressure piping
4. High pressure piping Front
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4. Disconnect the following components from the power steering oil pump:
• LH power steering pump connector (A).
• Reservoir hose (B).
• RH power steering pump connector (C).
• High pressure piping (D).
5. Remove power steering oil pump bolts, then remove power steering oil pump.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Install power steering pressure line to power steering oil pump. • Install power steering pressure line hold down bolt hand tight.
• Install power steering pressure line bracket and tighten to specified torque.
• Tighten power steering pressure line hold down bolt to specified torque.
2. Bleed air from power steering system. CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.
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HYDRAULIC LINE
HYDRAULIC LINE
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1. Power steering pump assembly 2. High pressure piping (upper) 3. High pressure piping (lower)
4. Power steering gear assembly 5. Low pressure piping (lower) 6. Low pressure piping (upper)
A. View A B. View B Front
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1. Power steering pump assembly 2. High pressure piping (upper) 3. Low pressure piping (lower)
4. Power steering gear assembly 5. Low pressure piping (lower) 6. Low pressure piping (upper)
7. Engine mount bracket A. View A B. View B
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