RM36D0EC _55 Steering _083085 STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE _0402713 STEERING GEAR A

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE STEERING GEAR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rack and pinion power steering gear assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model:)
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Gas leaks from exhaust system	Inspection after repair	· Poor idle, etc. · Engine start function, etc.	for A25B-FXS: (202405,999999,_51,_083340,_0402276,RM100000002JLPS,) for A25D-FXS: (202405,999999,_51,_103786,_0477830,RM100000002JLPT,) for A25F-FXS: (202409,999999,_51,_105211,_0483212,RM100000002NSBB,)
Front wheel alignment adjustment	1. Perform "Reset Memory" 2. Perform "Calibration"	· DTCs are stored · ABS warning light illuminates · Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) illuminates · Slip indicator light illuminates · Electronically controlled brake system disabled or malfunctions	(202304,999999,_54,_083077,_0401811,RM1000000029TH7,)
Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly	Assist map writing	EPS warning light illuminates	(202409,999999,_55,_083083,_0403821,RM100000002NGWE,)
Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly	Update ECU security key	Vehicle control history (RoB) are stored	(202405,999999,_V1,_083041,_0402305,RM100000002ISNL,)
Front bumper assembly (Including removal and installation)	Front television camera view adjustment	Panoramic view monitor system	(202304,999999,_56,_083082,_0586733,RM1000000029R9F,)
Suspension, tires, etc.	Parking assist ECU initialization	Panoramic view monitor system	(202304,999999,_56,_083082,_0586733,RM1000000029R9F,)

NOTICE:
for HV Model:: This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.; Click hereGeneral>INTRODUCTION>REPAIR INSTRUCTION>PRECAUTION201910,999999,_V1,_083040,_0402303,RM100000001JHCH,

HINT:

for HV Model:

When the cable is disconnected / reconnected to the auxiliary battery terminal, systems temporarily stop operating. However, each system has a function that completes learning the first time the system is used.

Learning completes when vehicle is driven

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed	Necessary Procedures	Link
Lane tracing assist system	Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 35 km/h (22 mph) or more for 5 second or more.	(201910,999999,_58,_083101,_0401880,RM100000001JE9I,)
Pre-collision system		(201910,999999,_58,_083101,_0401880,RM100000001JE9I,)

Learning completes when vehicle is operated normally

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed	Necessary Procedures	Link
Power back door function	Fully close the back door by hand. HINT: Initialization is not necessary if the above procedures are performed while the back door is closed.	(202304,999999,_59,_083093,_0584672,RM1000000029PGT,)
Power door lock control system	If the back door is locked and therefore cannot be opened, it is necessary to unlock the back door using the door control switch, electrical key transmitter sub-assembly switch.	(202409,999999,_58,_083092,_0403003,RM100000002NS90,)
Air conditioning system	After the ignition switch is turned to ON, the servo motor standard position is recognized	-

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model:)
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Gas leaks from exhaust system	Inspection after repair	· Poor idle, etc. · Engine start function, etc.	for M20C-FKS: (202405,999999,_51,_087036,_0418131,RM100000002IF8T,) for M20D-FKS: (202409,999999,_51,_083058,_0401834,RM100000002NA8M,)
CVT fluid	ATF thermal degradation estimate reset	The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly	for K121: (202409,999999,_52,_138176,_0584691,RM100000002NRHB,) for K121F: (202409,999999,_52,_138817,_0596468,RM100000002NRBH,)
CVT fluid	Air bleed oil pump with motor assembly	Stop and start system	(202409,999999,_51,_083056,_0402418,RM100000002NSFT,)
Front wheel alignment adjustment	1. Perform "Reset Memory" 2. Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization	· VSC is disabled or malfunctions · DTCs are output · Slip indicator light illuminates · ABS warning light illuminates	(202304,999999,_54,_083077,_0402316,RM100000002AG8P,)
Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly	Assist map writing	EPS warning light illuminates	(202409,999999,_55,_083083,_0403821,RM100000002NGWE,)
Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly	Update ECU security key	Vehicle control history (RoB) are stored	(202405,999999,_V1,_083041,_0402305,RM100000002ISNL,)
Front bumper assembly (Including removal and installation)	Front television camera view adjustment	Panoramic view monitor system	(202304,999999,_56,_083082,_0586733,RM1000000029R9F,)
Suspension, tires, etc.	Parking assist ECU initialization	Panoramic view monitor system	(202304,999999,_56,_083082,_0586733,RM1000000029R9F,)

NOTICE:
for Gasoline Model:: This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.; Click hereGeneral>INTRODUCTION>REPAIR INSTRUCTION>PRECAUTION201910,999999,_V1,_083040,_0402303,RM100000001JHCH,

HINT:

for Gasoline Model:

Learning completes when vehicle is driven

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed	Necessary Procedures	Link
Stop and start system	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes).	(202409,999999,_51,_083056,_0402418,RM100000002NSFO,)
Lane tracing assist system	Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 15 km/h (10 mph) or more for 1 second or more.	(201910,999999,_58,_083101,_0401880,RM100000001JE9I,)
Pre-collision system		(201910,999999,_58,_083101,_0401880,RM100000001JE9I,)

Learning completes when vehicle is operated normally

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed	Necessary Procedures	Link
*: w/ Power back door system
Power back door function*	Fully close the back door by hand. HINT: Initialization is not necessary if the above procedures are performed while the back door is closed.	(202304,999999,_59,_083093,_0584672,RM1000000029PGT,)
Power door lock control system	If the back door is locked and therefore cannot be opened, it is necessary to unlock the back door using the door control switch, electrical key transmitter sub-assembly switch.	(202409,999999,_58,_083092,_0403003,RM100000002NS90,)
Air conditioning system	After the ignition switch is turned to ON, the servo motor standard position is recognized	-

PROCEDURE

Hide Display 1. PRECAUTION

Click hereSteering>POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS>POWER STEERING SYSTEM>PRECAUTION202409,999999,_55,_083083,_0403821,RM100000002NGWA,

Hide Display 2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

Hide Display 3. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.

HINT:: This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

Hide Display 4.REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

Click hereGeneral>MAINTENANCE>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL202409,999999,_V1,_083136,_0403660,RM100000002NOW9,

Hide Display 45220 5.SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

1.052,3.021 1.625,3.021 true 1.24,3.021 1.24,3.094 1.24,3.094 1.594,3.094 true 0.813,2.927 1.031,3.135 0.219,0.208 10 true *a

Matchmark

Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

NOTICE:: Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

Put matchmarks on the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly.

Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

Hide Display 45470 6.DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

Remove the cotter pin and nut.

2.375,1.052 2.375,0.646 2.375,0.646 2.479,0.646 false 2.521,0.563 2.979,0.76 0.458,0.198 10 false SST

Install SST to the tie rod assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09960-20010 (09961-02060)

NOTICE:: Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod assembly LH and SST are aligned.

Using SST, disconnect the tie rod assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09960-20010 (09961-02010)

0.448,0.25 0.552,0.25 0.552,0.25 0.792,0.563 true 1.198,2.146 1.385,2.531 1.385,2.531 1.479,2.531 false 3.396,2.583 3.49,2.583 3.49,2.583 3.865,1.875 false 0.271,0.156 0.458,0.323 0.188,0.167 10 true *a 5.521,0.344 5.833,0.5 0.313,0.156 10 false *b 6.542,2.323 6.854,2.479 0.313,0.156 10 false *c 1.51,2.448 1.823,2.604 0.313,0.156 10 false *d 5.521,0.656 5.833,0.813 0.313,0.156 10 false *b 0.323,1.688 0.635,1.844 0.313,0.156 10 false A 0.323,1.917 0.635,2.073 0.313,0.156 10 false B 3.094,2.5 3.552,2.698 0.458,0.198 10 false SST

*a	String	*b	Molybdenum Grease Application Area
*c	Place wrench here	*d	Center Nut
	Turn	-	-

CAUTION:: Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

NOTICE:: ·

Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle LH to prevent SST from falling off.

·

Install SST with the center nut so that (A) and (B) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the ball joint dust cover may be damaged.

·

Be sure to place the wrench on the part shown in the illustration.

·

Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

·

Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

·

Do not damage the steering knuckle LH.

Hide Display 45460 7.DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Hide Display 8.REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

for M20C-FKS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>M20C-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL)>ENGINE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL202405,999999,_51,_087037,_0417212,RM100000002JNRH,

for M20D-FKS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>M20D-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL)>ENGINE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL202409,999999,_51,_083059,_0403046,RM100000002NRBV,

for A25B-FXS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>A25B-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL)>ENGINE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL202405,999999,_51,_083047,_0403379,RM100000002JNTI,

for A25D-FXS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>A25D-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL)>ENGINE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL202405,999999,_51,_103347,_0476958,RM100000002JNTQ,

for A25F-FXS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>A25F-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL)>ENGINE ASSEMBLY (Production date from 2021/08)>REMOVAL202409,999999,_51,_105212,_0486216,RM100000002NOML,

Hide Display 45319 9.REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR

Remove the 2 bolts and steering gear heat insulator from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

Hide Display 10.DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

Disconnect the wire harness connector from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

HINT:: Release the lock before rotating the lock lever.

Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the wire harness from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

Hide Display 23825 11.REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY GUARD

for M20C-FKS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>M20C-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL)>ENGINE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL202405,999999,_51,_087037,_0417212,RM100000002JNRH_01_0292,

for M20D-FKS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>M20D-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL)>ENGINE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL202409,999999,_51,_083059,_0403046,RM100000002NRBV_01_0292,

for A25B-FXS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>A25B-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL)>ENGINE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL202405,999999,_51,_083047,_0403379,RM100000002JNTI_01_0292,

for A25D-FXS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>A25D-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL)>ENGINE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL202405,999999,_51,_103347,_0476958,RM100000002JNTQ_01_0292,

for A25F-FXS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>A25F-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL)>ENGINE ASSEMBLY (Production date from 2021/08)>REMOVAL202409,999999,_51,_105212,_0486216,RM100000002NOML_01_0292,

Hide Display 12.INSTALL ENGINE HANGER

for M20C-FKS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>M20C-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL)>ENGINE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL202405,999999,_51,_087037,_0417212,RM100000002JNRH_01_0270,

for M20D-FKS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>M20D-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL)>ENGINE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL202409,999999,_51,_083059,_0403046,RM100000002NRBV_01_0270,

for A25B-FXS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>A25B-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL)>ENGINE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL202405,999999,_51,_083047,_0403379,RM100000002JNTI_01_0270,

for A25D-FXS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>A25D-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL)>ENGINE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL202405,999999,_51,_103347,_0476958,RM100000002JNTQ_01_0270,

for A25F-FXS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>A25F-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL)>ENGINE ASSEMBLY (Production date from 2021/08)>REMOVAL202409,999999,_51,_105212,_0486216,RM100000002NOML_01_0270,

Hide Display 51021A 13.REMOVE FRONT ENGINE SUPPORT MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

for HV model: Click hereSuspension>FRONT SUSPENSION>FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER (for HV Model)>REMOVAL202409,999999,_53,_083073,_0402677,RM100000002NT41_01_0144,

for Gasoline model(2WD): Click hereSuspension>FRONT SUSPENSION>FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER (for Gasoline Model)>REMOVAL202409,999999,_53,_083073,_0402678,RM100000002NT59_01_0184,

for Gasoline model(AWD): Click hereSuspension>FRONT SUSPENSION>FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER (for Gasoline Model)>REMOVAL202409,999999,_53,_083073,_0402678,RM100000002NT59_01_0185,

Hide Display 14.REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET

Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.

Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH from the front frame assembly.

HINT:: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Remove the front stabilizer bar with 2 front stabilizer links, front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH, front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH and 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushings from the front frame assembly.

Hide Display 15.REMOVE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly from the front frame assembly.

NOTICE:: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

Hide Display 16.SECURE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

1.427,1.042 2.135,1.438 2.135,1.438 2.219,1.438 false 0.865,0.323 0.948,0.323 0.948,0.323 1.135,0.729 false 2.26,1.354 2.573,1.51 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 0.573,0.24 1.031,0.438 0.458,0.198 10 false SST

*a	Protective Tape

Using SST, secure the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly in a vise.

SST: 09612-00012

HINT:: Wrap SST with protective tape before use.

Hide Display 45470 17.REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

1.281,1.125 1.281,0.427 true 1.052,0.427 1.49,0.427 1.49,0.427 1.49,1.125 true 0.802,0.333 1.115,0.49 0.313,0.156 10 false *a

Matchmark

Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

Remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.

Hide Display 45460 18.REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.