Removal and Replacement

Replacement

1. Drain the power steering fluid.
2. Remove both front wheels & tire.
3. Remove the split pin and castle nut (A).

Tightening torque :
85 - 110N.m (8.5 - 11.0kgf.m, 61 - 80lb-ft)





4. Disconnect the tie-rod end (A) with the knuckle using a SST (09568-2J100).




5. Loosen the bolt (A).

Tightening torque :
18 - 25N.m (1.8 - 2.5kgf.m, 13 - 18lb-ft)






CAUTION:
Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.

6. Loosen the tube bolts (C) and then disconnect the pressure (A) and return tube (B).




7. Remove the steering gear box (A) by loosening the bolts (B, C).

Tightening torque
B : 20 - 30N.m (2.0 - 3.0kgf.m, 14 - 21lb-ft)
C : 80 - 100N.m (8.0 - 10.0kgf.m, 58 - 72lb-ft)





8. Loosen the bolts and then disconnect the steering gear box (A).

Tightening torque :
80 - 100N.m (8.0 - 10.0kgf.m, 58 - 72lb-ft)





9. Installation is the reverse of the removal.