Electric Power Steering Gearbox: Installation

Before installation, check the steering gearbox. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Electric Power Steering Gearbox>INSPECTION .
Install the steering gearbox assembly by tightening the bolts through the stiffener to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the steering gearbox assembly boot.
- Since the steering gearbox assembly mounting bolt is applied with lubricant, always use a new bolt.
Tightening torque:

60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

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Install the main mounting bracket in the numerical order.
1. Temporarily tighten the main mounting bracket in the numerical order.
  Tightening torque:
  
  10 N.m (1 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)
2. Tighten the main mounting bracket in the numerical order.
Tightening torque:

60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Main Mounting Bracket Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the cradle. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CRADLE>INSTALLATION .
Install the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Universal Joint>INSTALLATION .
CAUTION:
- Install the cradle first before tightening the universal joint assembly - steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy.
- Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of the universal joint assembly - steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy. After confirming that the steering column position is in the neutral position, tighten the universal joint assembly - steering.
- Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tighten the lock nut on tie-rod end.

CAUTION: When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.

Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with EyeSight): Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR ACTIVE LANE KEEP SYSTEM LEARNING VALUE>OPERATION .
VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM&H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .

Tightening torque:

85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)

NOTE: When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot - steering gearbox as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If it becomes twisted, straighten it.

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