1. Remove the steering gear and linkage..
2. Remove the tie-rod end and boot..
3. Measure the rotation torque of the pinion shaft using a crescent wrench and pull scale. (speed measurement reference 5 В°/s
)

a. Install the crescent wrench to the steering gear.
b. Measure the length from the pinion shaft center to the crescent wrench end (application point of pull scale) as shown in the figure. This is dimension A.

c. The rotation torque of the pinion shaft can be calculated using the following formula Measured value using pull scale (N {kgf, lbf}) = rotation torque of the pinion shaft (NВ·m {kgfВ·cm, inВ·lbf})/length A (m {cm, in})
1.0—1.6 N·m {11—16 kgf·cm, 8.9—14 in·lbf} [Pull scale reading: 1.0—1.6 N·m {11—16 kgf·cm, 8.9—14 in·lbf}/A (m {cm, in})]
If not within the specification, replace the steering gear..
Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly
Steering Gear And Linkage Removal/InstallationRear Lateral Link Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the rear stabilizer control link lower side nut..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
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Rear lateral link outer bolt
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Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Bracket Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear combination lights.
b. Rear bumper.
c. BSM control module.
3. Remove the nuts.
4. While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the
figure, press the clip in the direction o ...
Crash Zone Sensor Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the crash zone sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the air
bags and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the
air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the crash zone
sensor..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
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