CAUTION:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage many solid-state electrical components. ESD susceptible components may or may not be labeled with the ESD symbol. Handle all electrical components carefully. Use the following precautions in order to avoid ESD damage:
- Touch a metal ground point in order to remove your body's static charge before servicing any electronic component; especially after sliding across the vehicle seat.
- Do not touch exposed terminals. Terminals may connect to circuits susceptible the ESD damage.
- Do not allow tools to contact exposed terminals when servicing connectors.
- Do not remove components from their protective packaging until required to do so.
- Avoid the following actions unless required by the diagnostic procedure:
- Jumpering or grounding of the components or connectors.
- Connecting test equipment probes to components or connectors. Connect the ground lead first when using test probes.
- Ground the protective packaging of any component before opening. Do not rest solid-state components on metal workbenches, or on top of TVs, radios, or other electrical devices.
CAUTION:
During removal and installation, all EPS components including mechanical and/or electrical is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping or prying on any EPS component may cause internal damage. If damage occurs or a part is dropped, the EPS component must be replaced.
CAUTION:
Care must be taken during removal and installation of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) components to not hit or break the EPS motor/controller module or module harness connectors. If the EPS motor/ controller module or module connectors are damaged, the complete component must be replaced.
Preliminary Procedures
- Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (AWD)
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod@Steering Knuckle - Separate [2x] - Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Non V-Series With AWD) Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Non V-Series With RWD) Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (V-Series)
- Intermediate Steering Shaft@Steering Gear - Separate - Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (AWD)
- Remove the left front lower control front link. Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (Non V-Series With AWD)Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (V-Series, Without Charge Air Cooling)
- Electronic Suspension Front Position Sensor- Left Side - Remove - Electronic Suspension Front Position Sensor Replacement
- Lower the drivetrain and front suspension frame to access the steering gear. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Removal and Installation
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Steering Gear Nut [2x]
Tighten
First Pass: 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
Final Pass: (90 - 100 degrees) |
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Steering Gear Bolt [2x]
CAUTION:
This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
Procedure
- Remove the steering gear bolts.
DISCARD the bolts.
- Install NEW steering gear bolts.
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Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Procedure
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the front stabilizer shaft at the frame. Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement (Non V-Series With AWD Only)
- Reposition the stabilizer shaft as necessary and carefully manipulate the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear from the vehicle.
- Transfer components as necessary.
- Program the power steering control module. Control Module References
- Measure and adjust the front toe. Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment
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