PROCEDURE
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.
Tech Tips
This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.
REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
*1 | Lip |
*2 | Clip B |
*3 | Clip A |
*4 | Lip |
Remove clip A and the No. 1 steering column hole cover and detach clip B from the body.
Note
Do not damage clip A or B.
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH
DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Install SST to the tie rod end.
Note
Make sure that the top of SST aligns with the top of the tie rod end.
Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
*1 | Body | *2 | Claw |
*3 | Nut | - | - |
*a | String | *b | 1 mm (0.0397 in.) |
*c | Molybdenum Grease Application Area | *d | Place the wrench here |
CAUTION:
Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.
Note
Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.
Install SST with the center nut so that A and B are parallel. Otherwise, the dust cover may be damaged.
Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
Do not damage the steering knuckle.
DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the No. 1 steering column hole cover from the steering link.
REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
*1 | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering link.
Remove the bolt and steering intermediate shaft from the steering link.
REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link from the front suspension crossmember.
Note
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut fixed in place.
SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
*1 | Protective tape |
Using SST, secure the steering link between aluminum plates in a vise.
Tech Tips
Tape SST before use.
REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
*1 | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the tie rod end LH and steering gear.
Remove the tie rod end and lock nut.
REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.