| 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. Remove the trunk lid panel. (Refer to Body - "Trunk Lid Back Panel") 3. Remove the license lamp after disengaging the license lamp mounting clip (A) 4. Remove the license lamp assembly after disconnecting the license connector (A).
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the driver crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel") 3. Remove the start/stop button (A) from the center fascia garnish after loosening the mounting clip.