| Special Service Tools |
| Tool Name / Number | Illustration | Description |
| 09561-11001 Steering wheel puller |
| Removal of steering wheel |
| 09568-2J100 Ball joint puller |
| Removal of ball joint |
Specifications ITEM Specification Steering GearTypeRcak & pinionRack stroke156mmSteering angle (Max.)Inner43.78
Troubleshooting SymptomCause of the symptomRemedyExcessive play in steeringLoose U-joint boltRetighten or replace as necessaryLoose yoke plugRetightenLoose steering gear mounting boltsRetightenLoose or worn tie rod endRetighten or replace as necessarySteering wheel does not return to its original positionExcessive turning resistance of tie rod endReplaceYoke plug excessively tightAdjustTie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothlyReplaceLoose mounting of gear box mounting bracket at the subframeRetightenWorn steering shaft joint and/or body grommetCorrect or replaceDistorted rackReplaceRattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinionLoose steering gear box mountingRepositionLoose tie rod end and/or ball jointRetightenWorn tie rod and/or ball jointRetightenLoose yoke plugReplace
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. After loosening the nuts (4EA) holding the rear combination lamp and disconnecting the connector (A), remove the outside rear combination lamp assembly. 3. Remove the bulb (A) after turning it in the counter clock-wise direction.
Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the mode control actuator connector. 3. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode when connected in reverse.