Installation [03/2017 - ]: Procedure

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INSTALL STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Connect the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly to the steering actuator assembly.

NOTE:

Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly and steering actuator assembly.

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matchmark

Temporarily install the bolt.

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

Make sure that the seal lip and boot do not turn outward while carrying or installing the steering actuator assembly.
If installing a new steering actuator assembly, make sure that the spiral center lock pin is securely inserted.
Do not use the steering actuator assembly if it has been dropped.

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*a	Spiral Case	*b	Sliding Yoke
*c	Actuator Clamp	*d	Boot
*e	Seal Lip	-	-

INSTALL STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

If installing a new steering actuator assembly:

Make sure that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

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*a	Center Lock Pin
*b	White Paint

Install a new steering actuator assembly with the white paint on the surface of the spiral case facing downward.
NOTE:
Do not pull out the center lock pin.

If reinstalling the removed steering actuator assembly:

Make sure that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

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*a	Slit
*b	Alignment Mark
*c	Sliding Yoke
*d	White Paint

Slowly turn the spiral case clockwise until it locks.
Turn the spiral case two turns counterclockwise from the locked position.
Align the slit of the sliding yoke with the alignment mark (←).
Install the steering actuator assembly with the white paint on the surface of the spiral case facing downward.

Align the matchmarks on the steering actuator assembly and the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.

NOTE:

Do not turn the actuator body or spiral case.

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Matchmark

Tighten the clamp.

Connect the connector to the steering actuator assembly and move the lock as shown in the illustration.

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If installing a new steering actuator assembly:

Pull out the center lock pin.

*a	Center Lock Pin

Tighten the actuator clamp.

CONNECT STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Install the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

NOTE:

Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

Matchmark

Install the bolt (B) and tighten the bolt (A).

Torque: 35.3 N.m (360 kgf/cm, 26 ft.lbf)

INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [03/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to INSTALLATION [09/2018 - 05/2023] , or refer to INSTALLATION [05/2023 - 09/2023] , or refer to INSTALLATION [09/2023 - ]
PERFORM VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION
Refer to CALIBRATION [03/2017 - ]