STEERING GEAR (for AWD with VGRS) REMOVAL

Tech Tips

The procedures listed below are for the LHD.
Other than areas where instructions are provided, use the same procedures for the RHD and LHD.

PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
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 Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Note

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *A for 2WD
  
  *B for AWD
  
  Remove the 13 screws, 7 clips and No. 1 engine under cover.
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
1. Remove the 8 bolts and No. 2 engine under cover.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER
1. Remove the 8 bolts and front suspension member protector lower.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the 4 bolts and bracket.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
1. Remove the 4 bolts and bracket.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *a Matchmark
  
  Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and steering column.
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Text in Illustration
  
  *a Matchmark
  
  Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and power steering link.
4. Remove the bolt.
5. Remove the clamp and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.
DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the clip and nut.
2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the tie rod assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.
  
  SST
  
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  Note
  
  Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
  
  As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
3. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle.
  
  SST
  
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  Note
  - Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.
  - Do not damage the dust cover.
  - As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are the parallel.
  - Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH
1. Disconnect the 2 clamps.
2. Remove the bolt and bracket.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
1. Remove the bolt and wire harness bracket.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
1. Remove the 2 bolts and the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH from the front frame assembly.
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
1. Remove the front stabilizer bar from the vehicle.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSH
1. Remove the 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushes from the front stabilizer bar.
REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
1. for LHD:
  
  Detach the 2 clips and 3 clamps, disconnect the 5 connectors.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Disconnect the connector A as shown in the illustration.
2. for RHD:
  
  Detach the 2 clips and 2 claws, disconnect the 5 connectors.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Disconnect the connector A as shown in the illustration.
3. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 washers and power steering link from the front frame.
  
  Text in Illustration
  
  *A for LHD *B for RHD