| Troubleshooting |
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Symptom
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Probable cause
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Remedy
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| play in steering | Loose yoke plug | Retighten |
| Loose steering gear mounting bolts | Retighten | |
| Loose or worn tie rod end | Retighten or replace as necessary | |
| Steering wheel does not return properly | Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end | Replace |
| Yoke plug excessively tight | Adjust | |
| Tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly | Replace | |
| Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket Worn steering shaft joint and/or | Retighten | |
| Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet | Correct or replace | |
| Distorted rack | Replace | |
| Damaged pinion bearing | Replace | |
| Rattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinion | Interference with hoses from vehicle body | Reposition |
| Loose gear box bracket | Retighten | |
| Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint | Retighten | |
| Worn tie rod and/or ball joint | Retighten |
Specifications Item Specification TypeElectric Power Steering SystemSteering gearTypeRack & PinionRack stroke154 mm (6.
Repair procedures Removal1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Remove the crash pad lower panel.(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")3.Remove the steering column shroud panel.(Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")4.Disconnect the immobilizer connector (A) and press the locking pin (B) using an awl.
Repair procedures Replacement1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Remove the crash pad lower panel.(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad")3.Remove the steering column upper & Lower shroud.4.Remove the ignition switch and disconnecting the Key Warning / immobilizer connector.