Manual

Electronic Power Steering

EPS removal/replacement

To remove/replace the EPS assembly:

1 Remove the hood, dash and fender by following the

procedures described in Chapter 4: Body Panels.

2. Remove the fuel tank by following the procedures

described in Chapter 2: Engine Related Parts.

3. Remove the steering pinion gear by following the

procedures described in Chapter 3: Steering

4. Disconnect the EPS harness connector.

5. Loosen the top nut and bolt of the steering shaft cou-

pler using a pair of 1/2” wrenches.

6. Remove the lower nut and bolt from the steering

shaft coupler.

See Figure 3B.16.

NOTE: It may be necessary to drive the bolt out with a

punch.

7. Lift the steering shaft off of the EPS.

NOTE: It will probably be necessary to pry the steering

shaft coupler off of the EPS.

See Figure 3B.17.

Figure 3B.16

Steering coupler

Loosen

Remove

Figure 3B.17

Steering shaft

! CAUTION! CAUTION

DO NOT hammer on any of the

EPS components.

Hammering on the EPS compo-

nents can cause the calibration of the EPS to

shift, resulting in an auto-steer condition.