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STEERING COLUMN

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• Measure steering column rotating torque using Tool. Replace steering column assembly if outside the stan-

dard.

• Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range (L

1

), (L

2

) as

shown.

INSTALLATION

Hole Cover Seal, Hole Cover 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.

NOTE:

To get the neutral position of rack, turn gear sub-assembly and 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-

bly.

Steering Column Assembly

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. 

Tool number

: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)

Rotating torque

: Refer to 

ST-37, "Steering Column"

Tilt operating range (L

1

)

: Refer to 

ST-37, "Steering 

Column"

Telescopic operating range 
(L

2

)

: Refer to 

ST-37, "Steering 

Column"

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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-

ing.

REMOVAL

1. Remove front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-60, "Adjustment"

.

2. Drain power steering fluid. Refer to 

ST-12, "Draining"

.

3. Disconnect front stabilizer connecting rods from front stabilizer and reposition front stabilizer. Refer to

FSU-11, "Removal and Installation"

.

4. Remove steering outer socket cotter pins (1), and then loosen

the nuts.

5. Remove steering outer sockets (2) from steering knuckles (3) so

as not to damage ball joint boots (4) using Tool.

CAUTION:

Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads

and to prevent the Tool from suddenly coming off.

1.

Cotter pin

2.

Steering gear assembly 

Front

AWGIA0149GB

Tool number

: HT72520000 (J-25730-A)

SGIA1183E

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

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6. Remove side bolt (A) of lower shaft assembly (1) and disconnect

lower shaft assembly.

• Steering gear assembly (2)

7. Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to 

EX-5, "Removal and Instal-

lation"

.

8. Disconnect the harness connector from the SSPS valve. Refer

to 

ST-33, "Exploded View"

.

9. Disconnect high and low pressure piping from steering gear

assembly. Refer to 

ST-29, "Exploded View"

10. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension

member.

11. Remove bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly, and then remove steering gear assembly from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check for fluid leaks or damage to steering gear assembly. If any exist, replace steering gear assembly.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. 

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse cotter pins.

• Do not reuse steering gear assembly nuts.

• When installing lower shaft assembly 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-assembly and 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-

bly.

• Connect the high and low pressure piping to the steering gear.

Tighten to specification. Refer to 

ST-30, "Removal and Installa-

tion"

.

• After installation, bleed air from the steering hydraulic system.

Refer to 

ST-12, "Inspection"

.

• Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-6, "Inspection and Adjustment"

.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Make sure that steering wheel operates smoothly by turning several times from full left stop to full right stop.

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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

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Removal and Installation

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NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-

ing.

REMOVAL

1. Remove front wheel and tire (RH) using power tool. Refer to 

WT-60, "Adjustment"

.

2. Remove front fender protector side cover. Refer to 

EXT-23, "Exploded View"

.

3. Remove hood ledge cover (RH).
4. Drain power steering fluid. Refer to 

ST-12, "Draining"

.

5. Disconnect the power steering pressure sensor harness connector at the high pressure pipe. Refer to 

ST-

29, "Exploded View"

.

6. Disconnect high pressure piping and suction hose from power steering oil pump. Refer to 

ST-29,

"Exploded View"

.

7. Loosen drive belt. Refer to 

EM-14, "Removal and Installation"

.

8. Remove drive belt from power steering oil pump pulley.
9. Remove power steering oil pump bolts, and then remove power steering oil pump. 

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• When installing power steering oil pump, install all bolts by hand initially, then tighten bolts to specification.

• Perform the following procedures after installing.

- Check belt tension. Refer to 

EM-14, "Checking Drive Belts"

.

- Bleed air from power steering system. Refer to 

ST-12, "Refilling"

.

1.

Rear bracket

2.

Power steering oil pump assembly

3.

Front bracket

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