Steering gear and linkage
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Outer socket
Boot clamp (small diameter)
Boot
Boot clamp (large diameter)
Inner socket
Gear housing assembly
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
Loosen outer socket lock nut, and remove outer socket.
CAUTION:
When loosening lock nut, be sure to fix outer socket with a wrench or an equivalent.
Remove boot clamps, and then remove boot from inner socket.
CAUTION:
Do not damage inner socket part and gear housing part of steering gear assembly when removing boot. steering gear assembly must be replaced if steering gear assembly are damaged because it may cause foreign material interfusion.
Do not reuse boot clamps.
Remove inner socket.
ASSEMBLY
Apply recommended grease to inner socket (A) of gear housing assembly, and install boot to gear housing assembly.
Use Genuine Lithium Soap, Autorex A (manufactured by Kyodo yushi) or equivalent.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot.
Grease application position (Reference) (B) : 10 mm (0.39 in)

Install boot clamp (large diameter) (1) to boot using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot clamp (large diameter).
Install boot clamp (large diameter) securely to boot groove, and crimp it so as to have clearance (B) of 3 mm (0.12 in) or less as shown.
Tool number (A) : KV40107300 ( — )

Install boot clamp (small diameter) to boot.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot clamp (small diameter).
Adjust inner socket to standard length (L), and then tighten outer socket lock nut (1) to the specified torque. Check length again after tightening lock nut.
(L) : Refer to ST-19, "Power Steering Gear".

CAUTION:
When tightening the outer socket lock nut (1), be sure to fix outer socket (2) with suitable tool to prevent the ball joint from getting contact with the knuckle.
Adjust toe-in after this procedure. The length achieved after toe-in adjustment is not necessary the above value.

Steering gear and linkage
Service data and specifications (SDS)ECU diagnosis information
Diagnosis sensor unit
DTC Index
DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHART
NOTE:
Follow the procedures in numerical order when repairing malfunctioning
parts. Confirm whether malfunction is
eliminated using air bag warning lamp or CONSULT each time repair is finished.
If malfunction is still
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Tcm branch line circuit
Diagnosis procedure
1.Check connector
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Check the following terminals and connectors for damage, bend and loose
connection (unit side and connector
side).
TCM
Harness connector F50
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To protect your vehicle from corrosion
Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the
vehicle clean.
Always check for minor damage to the paint
and repair it as soon as possible.
Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors
open to avoid water accumulation.
Check the underbody for accumulation of
sand, dirt or salt. If prese ...