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Total grease quantity
Outboard joint:K20Z2 engine model: 120 140 g (4.2 4.9 oz)
K20Z3 engine model: 110 130 g (3.8 4.5 oz)
16-18Driveline/Axle
Driveshaft Reassembly (cont’d)
10 cm
(4 in.)
A
B A A
B
C A
A
7. To completely seat the outboard joint, pick up the driveshaft and joint, and tap or hit the assembly
onto a hard surface from a height of about 10 cm
(4 in.).
NOTE: Do not use a hammer as excessive force
may damage the driveshaft. Be careful not to
damage the threaded section (A) of the outboard
joint.
8. Check the alignment of the paint mark (A) you made with the outboard joint end (B).
To avoid driveshaft and vehicle damage, the
shaft must be all the way into the outboard
joint to ensure the stop ring is properly
seated. 9. Pack the outboard joint (A) with the remaining
grease included in the new outboard boot set.
10. Fit the boot ends (A) onto the driveshaft (B) and outboard joint (C). Bleed any excess air from the
boot by inserting a flat-tipped screwdriver between
the boot and the joint.
Use the grease included
in the outboard boot set.
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Left driveshaft
Right Driveshaft
Model Left/Right Driveshaft Specified Length (A)
16-19
A
A B
A 6.0 mm
(0.24 in.) MAX.
3.0 mm (0.12 in.) MAX.
11. Inspect the length (A) of the driveshaft to the figure as shown, then adjust the boots to halfway
between full compression and full extension.
K20Z2
engine
model Left 505.5 510.0 mm
(19.88 20.08 in.)
Right 493.0 498.0 mm (19.41 19.61 in.)
K20Z3
engine
model Left 511.0 516.0 mm
(20.12 20.31 in.)
Right 486.8 491.8 mm (19.17 19.36 in.) 12. Close the ear portion (A) of the band using
commercially available boot band pliers
(Kent-Moore J-35910 or equivalent) (B).
13. Check the clearance between the closed ear portion of the band. If the clearance is not within the
standard, close the ear portion of the band tighter.
14. Repeat steps 12 and 13 for the band on the other end of the boot.
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Steering
Steering
EPS (Electrical Power Steering) Components
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Special Tools
. 17-2
Component Location Index . 17-3
Steering Wheel Rotational Play Check . 17-4
Power Assist Check . 17-4
Steering Linkage and Gearbox Inspection . 17-5
Steering Wheel Removal . 17-6
Steering Wheel Disassembly/Reassembly . 17-7
Steering Wheel Installation . 17-8
Column Cover Removal and Installation . 17-9
Steering Column Removal and Installation . 17-10
Steering Column Inspection . 17-14
Steering Lock Replacement . 17-14
Rack Guide Adjustment . 17-15
Tie-rod End Ball Joint Boot Replacement . 17-16
Gearbox Mount Cushion Replacement . 17-17
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Component Location Index
. 17-18
General Troubleshooting Information . 17-19
Memorizing the Torque Sensor Neutral Position . 17-22
DTC Troubleshooting Index . 17-23
Symptom Troubleshooting Index . 17-25
System Description . 17-26
Circuit Diagram . 17-30
DTC Troubleshooting . 17-33
Symptom Troubleshooting . 17-60
EPS Motor Removal and Installation . 17-63
Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation . 17-65
Rack End Removal and Installation . 17-79
Rack Guide Removal/Installation . 17-83
EPS Control Unit Removal/Installation . 17-84
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17-3
Component Location Index
DRIVER’S AIRBAG
POWER STEERING GEARBOX STEERING COLUMN
STEERING WHEELReplacement,
page 24-188
Rack Guide Adjustment, page 17-15
Tie-rod End Ball Joint Boot Replacement, page 17-16
Gearbox Mount Cushion Replacement, page 17-17
EPS Component, page 17-18 Column Cover Removal and Installation,
page 17-9
Removal and Installation, page 17-10
Inspection, page 17-14
Steering Lock Replacement, page 17-14 Removal, page 17-6
Disassembly/ Reassembly,
page 17-7
Installation, page 17-8
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17-5
Steering Linkage and Gearbox Inspection
STEERING COLUMN STEERING JOINTSTIE-ROD END BALL JOINT
BALL JOINT BOOT
BOOT
STEERING GEARBOX
GEARBOX MOUNT CUSHIONS TIE-ROD LOCKNUT
Inspect for loose
mounting hardware.
Check for a loose joint
bolt, or faulty movement.Inspect for faulty
movement and damage.
Inspect for damage
and deterioration.
Inspect for damage
and deterioration.
Inspect for loose mounting hardware.
Inspect for deterioration. Inspect for loose locknut.
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Special Tools Required
17-16
Steering
Tie-rod End Ball Joint Boot Replacement
C
D
D
A
B
E A
B
07JAF-SH20330
Bushing base 07JAF-SH20330
1. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle (see step 17 on page 17-67).
2. Remove the tie-rod end from the rack end.
3. Remove the tie-rod ball joint boot from the tie-rod end, and wipe the old grease off the ball pin.
4. Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease.
5. Pack the interior of the new tie-rod end ball joint boot (B) and lip (C) with fresh multipurpose grease.
Note these items when installing new grease: Keep grease off the boot mounting area (D) and the tapered section (E) of the ball pin.
 Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot. 6. Install the new tie-rod end ball joint boot (A) using
the bushing base. The boot must not have a gap at
the boot installation sections (B). After insta lling the
boot, check the ball pin tapered section for grease
contamination, and wipe it if necessary.
7. Install the tie-rod end to the rack end.
8. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle (see step 25 on page 17-76).
9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see page 18-5).
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Exploded view
17-79
Rack End Removal and Installation
O-RING
TORQUE SENSOR
CONNECTOR
8x1.25mm
20 N·m
(2.0 kgf·m, 14 lbf·ft)
EPS MOTOR
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
LOCKNUT
RACK GUIDE
DISC WASHER
O-RING
SPRING
GEARBOX MOUNT CUSHION GEARBOX HOUSING
MOUNT CUSHION
TIE-ROD CLIPLOCKNUT
14 x 1.5 mm
44 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
BOOT
BOOT BAND
RACK END
93 N·m
(9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
LOCK WASHER
RUBBER STOP GROUND
TERMINAL
TORQUE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
RACK GUIDE
SCREW
HARNESS BRACKET
(cont’d)
Replace.
If the EPS motor is
faulty, replace it.
Replace.
Inspect for damage and deterioration.
Inspect for damage and deterioration.
Inspect for damage and deterioration.
Replace.
Inspect for faulty
movement and damage.
Replace.
Replace. If the torque sensor is damaged,
replace the steering gearbox
as an assembly.
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Removal
17-80EPS Components
Rack End Removal and Installation (cont’d)
B
A A
E
D A
B
C
NOTE: Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials
to enter the steering gearbox. 1. Remove the boot bands (A), and discard them. Remove the tie-rod clips (B), and pull the boots
away from the ends of the gearbox. 2. Unbend the lock washer (A).
3. Hold the surface sections (A) of the steering rack (B)
with one wrench, and unscrew both rack ends (C)
with another wrench. Be careful not to damage the
rack shaft surface with the wrench.
4. Remove the lock washer (D) and rubber stop (E).
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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Installation
17-81
A
B C
D
E
93 N·m
(9.5 kgf·m,
69 lbf·ft)
A
B A
B
(P/N 08798-9013)
1. Install a new rubber stop (A) and a new lock washer (B). Align the lock washer tabs (C) with the slots (D)
on the rack end (E) while holding the lock washer in
place. Repeat this step for the other side of the rack
shaft.
2. Hold the flat surface sections of the steering rack with one wrench, and tighten both rack ends with
another wrench. Be careful not to damage the rack
surface with the wrench.
3. Bend the lock washer (A) back against the flat spots (B) on the rack end ball joint housing. 4. Apply multipurpose grease to the circumference of
the rack end joint housing (A) and lock washer.
5. Apply a light coat of silicone grease (P/N 08798-9013) to the boot fitting grooves (B) on the
rack ends.
NOTE: Make sure not to get any silicone grease on
the terminal part of the connectors and switches,
especially if you have silicone grease on your
hands or gloves.
(cont’d)
Replace.
Replace.
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17-82EPS Components
Rack End Removal and Installation (cont’d)
A
B
C
D A
B
BA4mm
(0.16 in.)
6. Center the steering rack within its stroke.
7. Clean off any grease or contamination from the boot installation grooves (A) around the gearbox
housing. Install the boots (B) on the rack ends with
the tie-rod clips (C), and fit the boot end in the
installation grooves in the housing properly.
8. After installing the boots, wipe the grease off the
thread section (D) of the rack end. 9. Install the new boot bands by aligning the tabs (A)
with the holes (B) of the band.
10. Close the ear portion (A) of the band with commercially available pincers Oetiker 1098 or
equivalent (B).
11. Slide the rack shaft right and left to be certain that the boots are not deformed or twisted.
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