EPS Torque Sensor Replacement
Note these items during replacement:
  • Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the gearbox.
  • Do not try to disassemble the torque sensor coil and torque sensor core. If the sensor core are faulty, replace the pinion shaft as an assembly.
  • If the torque sensor (pinion shaft assembly) is replaced, the EPS control unit must memorize the torque sensor neutral position.
  1. Remove the steering gearbox.
  1. Center the steering rack within its stroke.
  1. Remove the rack guide.
  1. Remove the torque sensor coil (A).
  1. Remove the snap ring (B), then remove the torque sensor core/pinion shaft (C) and O-ring (D).
  1. Coat the new O-ring with grease, and carefully fit it on the gearbox housing.
  1. Apply grease to the needle bearing (E) in the gearbox housing.
  1. Install the torque sensor core/pinion shaft assembly on the gearbox housing by engaging the gear. Tighten the flange bolts to the specified torque.
  1. Install the rack guide.
  1. Install the steering gearbox.
  1. Adjust the rack guide screw. After adjusting, check that the moves smoothly by sliding the rack right and left.