Category: Steering

Ball Joint Boot Replacement 1. Remove the set ring and the boot. CAUTION: Do not contaminate the boot installa- tion section with grease. 2. Pack the interior of the boot and lip with grease. BOOT INSTALLATION SECTION 3. Wipe the grease off the sliding surface of the ball pin, then pack the lower area with […]

Inspection Steering Wheel Rotational Play 1. Place the front wheels in a straight ahead position, and measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels. 2. If the play exceeds the service limit, check all steer- ing components. Service Limit: 5 mm (0.2 in) maximum Power Assist Check With Car […]

Removal (cont’d) 7. Disconnect the connectors from the horn and cruise control set/resume switches remove the airbag con- nector from its dips. CRUISE CONTROL SET/RESUME SWITCHES 4-P CONNECTOR HORN CONNECTOR Disassembly/Reassembly Store a removed airbag assembly with the pad surface up. If the airbag is improperly stored face down, accidental deployment could propel the unit […]

Component Location Index NOTE: If an intact airbag assembly has been removed from a scrapped car or has been found defective or damaged during transit, storage or service, it should be deployed (see section 23). Before removing the gearbox, remove the ignition key to lock the steering shaft from turning. After installing the gearbox, check […]

Test Harness Installation Test Harness A EPS CONTROL UNIT TEST HARNESS A 07MAZ-SL00100 Test Harness B TEST HARNESS B 07MAZ-SL00200 STEERING GEARBOX Test Harness C POWER UNIT TEST HARNESS C 07MAZ-SL00300 Power Unit Checker Connect to the cigarette lighter POWER UNIT CHECKER 07MAZ-SL00400 POWER UNIT OUTPUT (VIS) Remove the glove box and disconnect the EPS […]

Troubleshooting Procedures Under normal conditions, the EPS indicator light in the gauge assembly comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, then goes off after the engine is started. This indicates that the bulb and its circuits are operating correctly. EPS INDICATOR LIGHT When the EPS control unit senses an abnormality […]

System Description Energy-absorbing Steering Column/Wheel Both the steering column and steering wheel are designed to absorb impact energy during a collision. Steering Wheel The steering wheel absorbs the energy of a collision through the deformation of the spoke portion. Should the impact absorbing capacity of the column side decrease due to the deformation of the […]

Illustrated Index CAUTION: Before disassembling the gearbox, wash it off with solvent and a brush. Thoroughly clean all disassembled parts. Replace parts with damaged sliding surfaces. SET SCREW LOCKNUT FLANGE BOLT PINION DUST SEAL Check for damage. STEERING GROMMET A Check for damage. STEERING GROMMET B Check for damage.PINION SET SCREW PINION BEARING Check for […]

Troubleshooting Precautions EPS Indicator Light Under normal conditions, the EPS indicator light in the gauge assembly comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position, then goes off after the engine is started. This indicates that the bulb and its circuits are operating cor- rectly. If there is any trouble in […]

Installation NOTE: Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the front wheels are straight ahead. CAUTION: • Be sure to install the harness wires so that they are not pinched or interfering with other car parts. • Do not replace the original steering wheel with any other design, since it will make it impossible to […]