EPS Motor Removal and Installation: Installation

Clean the mating surface of the EPS motor (A) and the steering gearbox.

Fig 1: Steering Grease Applying Area On O-Ring And EPS Motor Shaft With Torque Specifications
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Apply the steering grease (08C35-B0534L) to a new O-ring (B), and carefully fit it on the EPS motor.
Apply the steering grease (08C35-B0534L) to the EPS motor shaft (C).
Install the EPS motor on the steering gearbox by engaging the EPS motor shaft and the worm shaft (D).
Before tightening the bolts, turn the motor two or three times to the right and left about 45 degrees. Make sure the EPS motor is evenly seated on the steering gearbox, and that the O-ring is not pinched between the mating surfaces.
Tighten the EPS motor mounting bolts (E) to the specified torque.
Install the wire harness clips (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Wire Harness Clips, EPS Motor 3P Connector And EPS Motor Angle Sensor 8P Connector
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Install the EPS motor 3P connector (B) and the EPS motor angle sensor 8P connector (C) to the connector bracket (D).
Install the steering gearbox (see INSTALLATION ).