REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


warning For vehicles with SRS, before removing the steering gear, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions () and Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring (). Centre the front wheels. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS system inoperative, risking serious injury.
caution
  • When the steering column shaft assembly is adjusted or replaced, the calibration of steering wheel sensor must be performed (Refer to GROUP 35C, On-vehicle Service ).
Pre-removal Operation
  • Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to ).
  • Under Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover ).
  • Front Differential and Propeller Shaft disconnection (Refer to GROUP 25, Propeller Shaft ).
  • Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Bracket, Free Wheel Actuator Connector and Hose disconnection (Refer to GROUP 26, Differential Carrier and Free Wheeling Clutch ).
  • Differential Mount Bracket Front Mounting Bolts removal (Refer to GROUP 26, Front Differential Mount ).

 Post-installation Operation
  • Differential Mount Bracket Front Mounting Bolts installation (Refer to GROUP 26, Front Differential Mount ).
  • Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Bracket, Free Wheel Actuator Connector and Hose connection (Refer to GROUP 26, Differential Carrier and Free Wheeling Clutch ).
  • Front Differential and Propeller Shaft Connection (Refer to GROUP 25, Propeller Shaft ).
  • Under Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover ).
  • Fill Power Steering Fluid and bleed air (Refer to ).
  • Check the Dust Cover for Cracks or Damage by Pushing it with Finger.
  • Check the Steering Angle (Refer to ).









Removal steps


1.
 Split pin
<<A>>
2.
 Tie rod end and knuckle connection

>>A<<
 3.
 Pressure tube assembly and return tube assembly


4.
 O-ring


5.
 Eye bolt


6.
 Gasket

>>A<<
 7.
 Pressure tube connection


8.
 O-ring

>>A<<
 9.
 Return hose connection

>>A<<
 10.
 Return tube connection


11.
 O-ring


12.
 Clamp


13.
 Power steering gear box assembly

>>B<<
 14.
 Tie rod end assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION
caution
  • Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use the special tool to avoid possible damage to ball joint threads.

  • Hang the special tool with a cord to prevent it from falling.

1.Install the special tool ball joint remover (MB991897 or MB992011) as shown in the figure.

2.Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of the special tool parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still parallel.
note When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob is in the position shown in the figure.
3.Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<<RETURN TUBE ASSEMBLY/ RETURN HOSE/ PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION


1.Align the mating marks on the gear box, return tube assembly and pressure tube assembly when installing.
2.Install so that the mating marks and upward.

3.Install so that the markings are faced upward.

>>B<<TIE ROD END INSTALLATION

Screw the tie rod to the dimension shown in the illustration and secure it temporarily with the jam nut.
note Tighten the locknut to the specified torque after installing the gearbox onto the body and adjusting the toe-in.
Reference value A:
<Short wheel base> 46mm
<Long wheel base> 41mm