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Steering Rack (RHD) (1st Generation) (Remove and Replace)
Correction Code 32012602
- 2023-03-28: Added reference to Alignment Tables.
- 2023-07-23: Updated post-replacement routines.
See also:
Vehicles built between October16, 2016 and April 24, 2019: See Steering Rack (RHD) (2nd Generation) (Remove and Replace)
Vehicles built after April 24, 2019: See Steering Rack (RHD) (3rd Generation) (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the front subframe. See Subframe Assembly - Front - 1st Generation (Remove and Install)
- Remove the LH and RH tie rod ends. See Tie Rod End - LH (Remove and Replace)
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Remove and discard the fasteners that secure the steering rack to the subframe (torque: forward fasteners 35 Nm and rear fasteners 135 Nm).
LHD version shown. RHD is a mirror image of this figure.
- Remove the steering rack from the front subframe.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
CAUTION
Replace all patchbolt(s).
- Reinstall the vehicle firmware. See Firmware Reinstall - Touchscreen.
- Connect a laptop to the diagnostic port of the vehicle, and then use Toolbox 3 to locally connect to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
- Unlock the vehicle gateway for diagnostic communication. 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-REPLACEMENTvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Chassis ➜ 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.