Steering Gearbox Removal
Steering Gearbox Removal
Special Tools Required
- Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102
Note these items during removal:
- Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off the valve body unit, its lines, and the end of the gearbox. Blow dry with compressed air.
- Make sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint. Damage to the cable reel can occur.
1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure. Procedures
2. Remove the left and right upper fender trim (A).
3. Drain the power steering fluid. Testing and Inspection
4. Remove the relay box (A), then release the wire harness clips.
5. Remove the front strut brace. Service and Repair
6. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Service and Repair
7. Remove the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Removal
8. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
9. Remove the steering joint bolts (A), then disconnect the steering joint (B) from the pinion shaft and the steering column shaft.
NOTE: Do not turn the steering column shaft after disconnecting the steering joint. If the column shaft is turned, do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization with the HDS Programming and Relearning after installing the steering gearbox.
10. Remove the center guide (A).
11. Remove steering joint cover B. Be careful not to damage the mating surface on joint cover B and the pinion shaft grommet. Replace the cover seal (C) if necessary.
12. Remove the pinion shaft grommet (A) from the top of the valve body unit.
13. Apply vinyl tape (B) to the splines on the pinion shaft.
14. Remove and discard the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod ball joint nut (B), and loosen the nut.
15. Separate the tie-rod ball joint and knuckle using the ball joint remover. Ball Joint Removal
16. Remove the nuts (A) from the rear engine mount.
17. Remove the rear engine mount (A) and the engine mount vacuum hose holder mounting bolt (B) on the gearbox stiffener.
18. Disconnect the engine mount vacuum hose (C) from the rear engine mount.
19. Remove the feed line holder mounting bolt (A) and A/T shift cable holder mounting bolt (B) on the gearbox stiffener.
20. Disconnect the return hose from the clamp (C).
21. Remove the feed line holder mounting bolt (A) and return line holder mounting bolt (B) on the gearbox.
22. Disconnect the stepping valve motor connector (A).
23. Place several shop towels under the line connections, and cover the gearbox mounting cushion to protect it from the power steering fluid. Loosen the adjustable hose clamp (A), and disconnect the return hose (B).
24. Loosen the 14 mm flare nut (C), and disconnect the feed line (D).
25. Remove the return line joint (A) from the steering gearbox.
26. Remove the P/S heat shield (A).
27. Remove the gearbox stiffener (A) the dynamic damper (B) between the gearbox stiffener and the front suspension subframe.
28. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A) and washer (B) on the right gearbox mount.
29. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A) and washer (B) on the left gearbox mount.
30. Remove the 4-way brake line joint bolts (A). Do not disconnect the lines. Then disconnect the brake pressure sensor connectors (B) (with ACC).
With ACC:
Without ACC:
31. Move the steering gearbox to the passenger's side, and rotate it so the pinion shaft points toward the front of the vehicle.
32. Carefully move the steering gearbox as an assembly toward the left side of the vehicle until the pinion shaft clears the wheelwell opening. Be careful not to damage the brake lines with the pinion shaft.
33. Lift the passenger's side of the gearbox, and remove the steering gearbox through the wheelwell opening on the driver's side as shown by the arrow.
34. After removing the steering gearbox, make sure that no power steering fluid gets on the gearbox mount cushions, the gearbox housing, the surface of the front suspension the subframe, and the stiffener. Wipe off any spilled fluid at once.
