EPS Components

Steering Gearbox Removal

17-9  

Special Tools Required

Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00200

Note these items during removal: Be sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint. Damage to the cable reel can occur.

  1. Remove the motor on the steering gearbox (see page 17-7).
  1. Raise the front of the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  1. Remove the front wheels.
  1. Remove the driver's airbag and the steering wheel.
  1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower covers.
  1. Remove the steering joint bolts, disconnect the steering joint by moving the steering joint (A) towards the column.

  1. Disconnect the EPS wire harness 6P connector (A) and remove the wire harness stay (B).

  1. From under the steering gearbox, remove the ground cable terminal (A).