RM38N0EC _55 Steering _111821 STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE _0503296 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

*: Even when not replacing the part, it is necessary to perform the specified necessary procedures after installation.

*1: Also necessary after performing a tire rotation.

*2: It is not necessary to perform this procedure if the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters are installed to the same location.

*3: The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.

Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected Reset back door close position Power Back Door System (Click here)
Replacement of ECM Update ECU security key Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored (Click here)
Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or frame number registration DTC is output (Click here)
Perform Total Short Trip Estimate Registration -
·

Replacement of engine assembly

·

Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired


Inspection after repair
·

Poor idle, etc.

·

Engine start function, etc.


(Click here)
Replacement of inverter with converter assembly Resolver learning
·

DTCs are stored

·

Slight vibration at a vehicle speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or less

·

Shock or vibration during acceleration


for 2WD:(Click here)
for AWD:(Click here)
Replacement of hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly
·

Resolver learning

·

Initialize resolver


Replacement of front bumper assembly* Front television camera view adjustment Panoramic View Monitor System (Click here)
Front wheel alignment adjustment Perform "Calibration"
·

DTCs are stored

·

ABS warning light illuminates

·

Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) illuminates

·

Slip indicator light illuminates

·

Electronically controlled brake system does not operate correctly


(Click here)
Tires
·

Initialization*1*2

·

Tire Position Identification*1*2


Tire Pressure Warning System Refer to Procedures Necessary When Replacing Parts (for Tire Pressure Warning System)
(Click here)
Suspension parts*3 Parking assist ECU initialization Panoramic View Monitor System (Click here)
Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking Assist Monitor System (Click here)
Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly Update ECU security key Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored (Click here)
ECU configuration
·

Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored

·

EPS warning light illuminates


(Click here)
Power steering ECU initial setting
·

Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored

·

EPS warning light illuminates


(Click here)

CAUTION:
·
A346363C01
2.219,0.813 2.646,0.813 false 2.698,0.729 3.01,0.927 0.313,0.198 10 false *a
*a An Object Exceeding Weight Limit of Engine Lifter


The engine assembly with transaxle is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop or the engine assembly with transaxle may fall off the engine lifter.

·
A344783

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust manifold or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.



HINT:

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.

Items for which learning is completed by driving the vehicle
Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Necessary Procedure Link
Lane Tracing Assist System Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 35 km/h (22 mph) or more for 5 seconds or more. (Click here)
Pre-collision System

Items for which learning is completed by operating the vehicle normally
Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Necessary Procedure Link
Power Door Lock Control System
·

Back door opener


Perform door unlock operation with door control switch or electrical key transmitter sub-assembly switch. (Click here)
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

*: Even when not replacing the part, it is necessary to perform the specified necessary procedures after installation.

*1: Also necessary after performing a tire rotation.

*2: It is not necessary to perform this procedure if the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters are installed to the same location.

*3: If the vehicle height has changed due to suspension or tire replacement.

*4: When the starter assembly is replaced, "ST relay" must be also replaced.

*5: If transaxle compensation code read from ECM

*6: If transaxle compensation code not read from ECM

Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected Reset back door close position Power Back Door System (Click here)
Replacement of ECM Update ECU security key Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored (Click here)
Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or frame number registration DTC is output (Click here)
Code registration Engine start See Service Bulletin for the registration method
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Transfer transaxle compensation code*5

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Reset transaxle compensation code*6

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CVT oil pressure calibration

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Perform road test to allow ECM to learn


·

Large shift shock

·

Deterioration of fuel efficiency


Initialization:(Click here)
Registration:(Click here)
·

Replacement of engine assembly

·

Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired


Inspection after repair
·

Poor idle, etc.

·

Engine start function, etc.


(Click here)
Replacement of Starter assembly*4 Clear the number of starter operations Stop and Start System (Click here)
Replacement of Battery Integrated current value initialization
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Replacement of Continuously variable transaxle assembly

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Replacement of CVT Fluid


Air bleed the oil pump with motor assembly
Replacement of continuously variable transaxle assembly
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Input transaxle compensation code into ECM

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Perform reset memory

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CVT oil pressure calibration

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Perform road test to allow ECM to learn


·

Large shift shock

·

Deterioration of fuel efficiency


Initialization:(Click here)
Registration:(Click here)
Replacement of CVT fluid ATF thermal degradation estimate reset The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly (Click here)
Front wheel alignment adjustment
·

Perform reset memory

·

Perform "Calibration"


·

DTCs are stored

·

ABS warning light illuminates

·

Slip indicator light illuminates

·

Electronically controlled brake system does not operate correctly


(Click here)
Front bumper assembly* Front television camera view adjustment Panoramic View Monitor System (Click here)
Tires
·

Initialization*1*2

·

Tire Position Identification*1*2


Tire Pressure Warning System Refer to Procedures Necessary When Replacing Parts (for Tire Pressure Warning System)
(Click here)
Suspension parts*3 Parking assist ECU initialization Panoramic View Monitor System (Click here)
Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking Assist Monitor System (Click here)
Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly Update ECU security key Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored (Click here)
ECU configuration
·

Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored

·

EPS warning light illuminates


(Click here)
Power steering ECU initial setting
·

Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored

·

EPS warning light illuminates


(Click here)

CAUTION:
·
A346363C01
2.219,0.813 2.646,0.813 false 2.698,0.729 3.01,0.927 0.313,0.198 10 false *a
*a An Object Exceeding Weight Limit of Engine Lifter


The engine assembly with transaxle is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop or the engine assembly with transaxle may fall off the engine lifter.

·
A344783

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust manifold or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.



HINT:

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

Items for which learning is completed by driving the vehicle
Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Necessary Procedure Link
Lane Tracing Assist System Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 15 km/h (10 mph) or more for 1 seconds or more. (Click here)
Pre-collision System
Stop and Start System Idle the engine for approximately 5 to 60 minutes or drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (Click here)

Items for which learning is completed by operating the vehicle normally
Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Necessary Procedure Link
Power Door Lock Control System
·

Back door opener


Perform door unlock operation with door control switch or electrical key transmitter sub-assembly switch. (Click here)
Air Conditioning System After the ignition switch is turned to ON, the servo motor standard position is recognized. -


PROCEDURE

Hide 2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

Hide 3. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

a.
C441599

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 45220 5.SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

a.
C441600C01
0.99,2.938 1.563,2.938 true 1.167,2.948 1.167,3.021 1.167,3.021 1.521,3.021 true 0.813,2.844 0.979,3.01 0.167,0.167 10 true *a
*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.



b.

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


c.

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


Hide 45470 6.SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

a.
C404134

Remove the cotter pin and nut.


b.
C404135N02
2.354,1.052 2.354,0.719 2.354,0.719 2.427,0.719 false 2.479,0.635 2.938,0.833 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.



c.

for 2WD:

i.

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

SST
09960-20010  (09961-02010)

C433781C01
0.448,0.25 0.552,0.25 0.552,0.25 0.854,0.552 true 1.177,2.115 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
V113147

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.





d.

for AWD:

i.

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

SST
09960-20010  (09961-02010)

C433780C01
0.448,0.24 0.552,0.24 0.552,0.24 0.865,0.531 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 1.698,2.375 1.563,2.021 false 1.688,2.375 1.583,2.375 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 1.438,2.292 1.75,2.448 0.313,0.156 10 false *e
*a String *b Molybdenum Grease Application Area
*c Place wrench here *d Center Nut
*e Spacer - -
V113147

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.

·

Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the spacer.

·

If the steering knuckle spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.





Hide 45460 7.SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.


Hide 45319 9.REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR

a.
C441604

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


Hide 10.DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

a.

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

C441601

HINT:

Release the lock before rotating the lock lever.



b.

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


Hide 14.REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET

a.
C441589

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


b.

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

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.



c.

Remove the front stabilizer bar with the 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 44250 15.REMOVE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

a.
C441602

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 44250 16.SECURE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

a.
C441603C01
0.635,1.51 0.802,1.51 0.802,1.51 1.583,1.042 true 2.323,0.302 2.156,0.302 2.156,0.302 1.823,0.802 false 0.479,1.427 0.792,1.583 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 2.375,0.229 2.833,0.427 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 45470 17.REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

a.
C404146C01
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
*a Matchmark


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


b.

Remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.


Hide 45460 18.REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.