Steering Rack (RHD RWD) (1st Generation) (Remove and Replace)
Correction Code 32012602
- 2023-07-13: Updated post-replacement routines.
Vehicles built between April 10, 2016 and April 24, 2019: See Steering Rack (RHD RWD) (2nd Generation) (Remove and Replace)
Vehicles built after April 24, 2019: See Steering Rack (RHD Dual Motor) (3rd Generation) (Remove and Replace)
Removal
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Remove the front subframe:
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Subframe Assembly - Front - 1st Generation (RWD) (Remove and Install). See Subframe Assembly - Front (1st Generation) (RWD) (Remove and Install)
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Subframe Assembly - Front - 2nd Generation (RWD) (Remove and Install). See Subframe Assembly - Front (2nd Generation) (RWD) (Remove and Install)
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Subframe Assembly - Front - 1st Generation (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install). See Subframe Assembly - Front (1st Generation) (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install)
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Subframe Assembly - Front - 2nd Generation (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install). See Subframe Assembly - Front (2nd Generation) (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install)
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Remove and discard the bolts that secure the steering rack assembly to the subframe (torque 175 Nm).
CAUTIONReplace all patchbolt(s).NoteRecord the positions of any shims.
Installation
- Ensure that the lower intermediate shaft to pinion markings align correctly.
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When reinstalling the bolts
that secure the steering rack to the subframe, follow this sequence:
- Tighten the LH bolt to 30 Nm.
- Tighten the RH bolt to 30 Nm.
- Fully torque the LH bolt to 175 Nm.
- Fully torque the RH bolt to 175 Nm.
- Reinstall the vehicle firmware. See Firmware Reinstall - Touchscreen.
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
- Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway Unlock.
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Using Toolbox 3:
- Select the Actions tab and search for "EPAS Post Replacement"
- Select the ODIN routine PROC_EPAS_X_POST-REPLACEMENTSearch for routine in ToolboxEPAS Post Replacement RoutineChassis / Steering - Post Steering Rack Replacement, and then click the link of the routine.
- Click RUN, and allow the routine to complete.
- Perform a Lock To Lock-Angle test. See Lock To Lock-Angle Test.
- Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox 3 from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
- Refer to the Alignment Requirement tables to determine whether an EPAS alignment check (EC) or four wheel alignment check (AC) is necessary. If performed, add the alignment check/adjust as a separate activity. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension.