Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation
  1. Install the steering joint cover (A).
  1. Install the steering wheel and the driver's airbag.
  1. With the tyres raised off the ground, check for the following symptoms by turning the steering wheel fully to the right and left several times.
    Symptom
    Probable cause
    Rubbing sound coming from the lower steering column area.
    Steering column joint is contacting the cover.
    Grating sound from the lower steering column area, or a rough feeling during steering.
    Poor engagement of the pinion shaft serrations.
    Noise from around the steering wheel during steering.
    Poor engagement of the SRS cable reel with the steering wheel, or a damaged cable reel.

  1. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure, and do these tasks:
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and check that the SRS indicator should came on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
    • Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.
    • Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.
  1. After installation, do these checks:
    • Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times.
    • Check that the EPS indicator does not come on.
    • Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft serrations, then adjust the front toe by turning the tie-rod ends, if necessary.
    • Do the memorizing the torque sensor neutral position.
    • Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.