## EPS Components

#### Motor Removal/Installation (cont'd)

17-96
Steering Gearbox Removal

7. Remove the motor (A) from the gearbox housing.

8. Remove the O-ring and discard it.
9. Clean the mating surface of the motor and gearbox.

10. Apply a thin coat of silicone grease to the new O-ring (B), and carefully fit it on the motor.
11. Apply steering gear grease around the worm shaft (C).
12. Install the motor on the gearbox by engaging the motor shaft and worm shaft. Note the motor installation position (direction of motor wires (D)).
13. Install the removed parts in the reverse order of removal, and note these item:
    - Make sure the motor 2P connector and EPS wire harness 6P connector properly connected.
    - Make sure the motor and EPS wires are not caught or pinched by any parts.

14. After installation, start the engine, and let it idle. Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times. Check that the EPS indicator does not come on.

Special Tools Required

Ball joint remover, 28 mm, 07MAC-SL00200

Note these items during removal:

- RHD type is shown, LHD type is symmetrical.
- Be sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint. Damage to the cable reel can occur.

1. Remove the motor on the steering gearbox (see page 17-95).
2. Raise the front of vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Remove the driver's airbag and the steering wheel (see page 17-6).
5. Remove the driver's dashboard lower covers.
6. Remove the steering joint bolts (A), disconnect the steering joint by moving the steering joint (B) toward the column.