STEERING LINKAGE REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

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

  1. Clear zero point calibration data and system information

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

  • VSC disabled or malfunctioning

  • DTCs are output

  • Slip indicator light illuminated

  • ABS warning light illuminated

  • Theft deterrent system (Tilt sensor)

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Replacement of powersteering link assembly Perform rotation angle sensor initialization and torque sensor zero point calibration

  • DTCs are output

  • Steering effort different between turning steering wheel left and right

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Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Memorize steering angle neutral point Parking assist monitor system

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Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

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Pre-crash safety system
Adaptive high beam system
Reset power trunk lid Power trunk lid system

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Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure as for the LHD and RHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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  3. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  4. SECURE STEERING WHEEL


    1. B002C62

      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.

  5. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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  8. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  10. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER LH

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  11. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER RH

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  12. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER BRACKET

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  13. REMOVE OIL COOLER BRACKET

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  14. REMOVE NO. 2 FRAME CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY

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  15. REMOVE NO. 1 FRAME CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY

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  16. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR

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  17. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE WITH SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B002F0IN01

      Loosen the bolt (A).

      Note

      Do not remove the bolt (A).

    2. Remove the bolt (B).

    3. B002DK6C01
      *a Matchmark

      Slide the steering sliding yoke with shaft sub-assembly and put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke with shaft sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.

    4. Separate the steering sliding yoke with shaft sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.

  18. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the clip and nut.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) to the tie rod assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

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      *a Center Nut *b SST (Spacer B)
      *c 1 mm (0.0394 in.) *d Molybdenum grease application area
      *e String *f Place wrench here
      *g Steering Knuckle Spacer - -
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note


      • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the steering knuckle spacer.

      • Make sure that the clearance between the steering knuckle and spacers (SST spacer B) is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more to prevent damage to SST.

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

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      Note


      • Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.

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

      • Install SST 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 ball joint dust cover.

      • Do not damage the steering knuckle.

      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

      If the steering knuckle spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.

  19. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. B002E6V

      Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps and 3 connectors, and then disconnect the wire harness from the power steering link assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Pull up the lock and release the lock lever to disconnect the connector which uses a lock.

    2. B002EBM

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 washers, 2 nuts, and power steering link assembly from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.