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Reassembly [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the un-lock warning switch assembly to the upper steering column bracket assembly.
  2. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
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    2. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to the upper steering column bracket assembly.
    3. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely installed into the upper steering column bracket assembly.
  3. INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Engage the claw to install the key interlock solenoid to the steering column upper bracket assembly.
    2. Install the screw.
  4. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Install the ignition or starter switch assembly to the upper steering column bracket assembly with the 2 screws.
  5. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY COIL (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the transponder key coil.
  6. INSTALL POWER STEERING MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the power steering motor assembly to the power steering ECU assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

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      Bolt
      Terminal Bolt
    2. Install the 3 terminal bolts.

      Torque: 3.2 N*m (33 kgf*cm, 28 in.*lbf) 

    3. Engage the 4 claws to install a new No. 2 power steering ECU protector.
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  7. INSTALL POWER STEERING ECU WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install 2 service nuts to the steering main shaft.

      Recommended Service Nut

      Thread Diameter 

      12.0 mm (0.472 in.)

      Thread Pitch 

      1.25 mm (0.0492 in.)

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      *a Service Nut
    2. Simultaneously rotate the service nut that was installed first counterclockwise and rotate the service nut that was installed second clockwise to lock them.
      NOTE:

      Do not apply excessive torque to the service nuts by using a tool such as an impact wrench.

      HINT: 

      These nuts are installed to turn the steering main shaft. They should be removed after inspecting the steering main shaft rotating torque.

    3. Install a new O-ring to the power steering ECU with motor assembly.
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    4. Apply grease to the splines of the power steering ECU with motor assembly.
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      Grease
      NOTE:

      First wipe off the existing grease from the splines, and then apply the dedicated grease supplied with a new power steering motor assembly or electric power steering column sub-assembly.

    5. Insert the power steering ECU with motor assembly into the splines of the electric power steering column sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the gears.

    6. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise using aluminum plates and wooden blocks as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:
      • Do not overtighten the vise, as the steering column assembly may become deformed.
      • Secure the steering column assembly so that the power steering motor assembly is directly upright.
      • Support the steering column assembly with a wooden block or similar item to ensure that it does not fall.
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      *a Aluminum Plate
      *b Wooden Block
    7. Temporarily install the power steering ECU with motor assembly to the electric power steering column sub-assembly with the 2 bolts while rotating the steering main shaft at approximately 4 rpm.
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      NOTE:

      When temporarily installing the 2 bolts to the power steering motor assembly, do not tighten them all the way down.

    8. Rotate the steering main shaft 120 to 240 degrees at approximately 4 rpm.
    9. Rotate the steering main shaft 180 degrees clockwise and counterclockwise at approximately 4 rpm and repeat this operation 2 or 3 times to align the power steering ECU with motor assembly.
    10. Tighten the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Make sure not to move the power steering motor assembly after adjusting the axis.

    11. Measure the turning torque of the steering main shaft.
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      Preload

      1.3 to 2.0 N*m (13 to 20 kgf*cm, 11 to 17 in.*lbf)

      NOTE:

      Ensure that there is no abnormal resistance during rotation.

      If the torque is not as specified, readjust the axis of the power steering ECU with motor assembly.

    12. Remove the 2 service nuts from the steering main shaft.
    13. Connect the 2 connectors to the power steering ECU assembly.
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    14. Apply new tape.
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      *a Start position of tape

      HINT: 

      • Wrap the power steering motor wire harness and torque sensor wire harness with tape 2 times from the start position of the tape shown in the illustration.
      • Wrap the power steering motor assembly and power steering ECU assembly with tape more than 3 times.
  8. INSTALL ECU WIRE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 2 wire harness clamps to install a new ECU wire sub-assembly.
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    2. Connect the 2 connectors to the power steering ECU assembly.
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  9. INSTALL POWER STEERING ECU PROTECTOR 
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install a new power steering ECU protector to the power steering ECU assembly.
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  10. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
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      *a Matchmark
    2. Install the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering column assembly.
    3. Install a new bolt.

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

  11. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System) 

    HINT: 

    When replacing the steering lock actuator assembly, perform initialization.

    Refer to REGISTRATION [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    Refer to REGISTRATION [11/2016 - ]

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      Temporarily install the steering lock actuator assembly with 2 new steering lock set bolts.

    2. Tighten the 2 steering lock set bolts until the bolt head breaks off.
  12. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN BRACKET WITH SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the steering lock actuator assembly.