STEERING GEAR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during steering gear assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment

Perform the following procedures in the order shown:


  1. Clearing zero point calibration data and system information.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information.

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

  • DTCs are stored

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • ABS warning light illuminates

  • Theft deterrent system (tilt sensor)*1

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*1: w/ TFT Meter Type

PROCEDURE


  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL


    1. B007YAK

      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.

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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  4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

    for 8AR-FTS:

    Click here

    for 2GR-FKS:

    Click here

  5. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. B007ZGHC01
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the steering link assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly.

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.

  6. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B007XUI

      Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly LH from the front stabilizer bar.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

  7. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B007WZO

      Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. B007YAQN02

      Install SST to the tie rod assembly LH.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod assembly LH and SST are aligned.

    3. Secure SST using a string.

      Note

      Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle LH to prevent SST from falling off.

    4. Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )
      B007ZF0C02
      *a String *b Molybdenum Grease Application Area
      *c Place wrench here *d Center Nut
      B007Z37 Turn - -

      CAUTION:

      Apply molybdenum 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 LH to prevent SST from falling off.

      • Install SST with the center nut so that (A) and (B) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the ball joint dust cover may be damaged.

      • Be sure to place the wrench on the part shown 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 LH.

  9. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH


    1. B007ZPE

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.

  11. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 STABILIZER BRACKET LH


    1. Remove the front No. 2 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.

  13. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER BAR


    1. Separate the front stabilizer bar from the front frame assembly.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to secure the front stabilizer bar.

  15. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. B007X6X

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly from the front frame assembly.

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  16. SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. B007ZJ9C05
      *a Protective Tape

      Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise.

      SST
      09612-00012

      Tech Tips

      Wrap SST with protective tape before use.

  17. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B007X5YC04
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and steering gear assembly.

    2. Remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.

  18. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.