NOTE: Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the steering gearbox.
Remove the steering gearbox.
Remove both tie-rod ends from the rack ends.
Remove the boot bands (A) and tie-rod clips (B). Pull the boot away from the ends of the steering gearbox. Repeat this step for the other side.
Hold the gearbox housing using a C-clamp (A) and wooden blocks (B) to a workbench as shown. Do not clamp the cylinder part of the gearbox housing in a vise.
Unbend the lock washer (A).
Unscrew both rack ends (A) with a wrench. Be careful not to damage the rack shaft surface with the wrench. Remove the rack end, the lock washer (B), the spacer (C), and the rubber stop (D).
Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only)
Using the Paddle Shifters in D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode)
When you are driving in D position, you can shift the transmission up or down
manually with the paddle shifters.
To shift up or down ...
Map, Voice, Entering Destinations
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MTF Inspection and Replacement (M/T)
Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the engine off.
Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the splash shield.
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