STEERING GEAR REMOVAL


  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL


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      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. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

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

  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

  6. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  7. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR


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      Remove the 4 bolts and the front lower suspension member protector.

  8. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Loosen the bolt (A) and remove the bolt (B), then slide the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Do not remove the bolt (A).

      • Do not separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering gear assembly.

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      Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.

    3. Separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.

  9. SEPARATE TIE ROD END LH


    1. Remove the clip and the nut.

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      Install SST to the tie rod end.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

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

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

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      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      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 a 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.

  10. SEPARATE TIE ROD END RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  11. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


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      Remove the bolt (A) to disconnect the earth wire from the bracket.

    2. Remove the 2 clamps to disconnect the wire harness from the bracket.

    3. Disconnect the 2 connectors (B) and (C) from the power steering link assembly.

    4. Release the lock of the connector (D) and disconnect the connector (D) from the power steering link assembly.

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      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 washers, 2 nuts, and the power steering link assembly from the front suspension cross member.

  12. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


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      Remove the 2 bolts (A) and (B) to disconnect the earth wire.

    2. Remove the 2 clamps to disconnect the wire harness from the bracket.

    3. Disconnect the 2 connectors (C) and (D) from the power steering link assembly.

    4. Release the lock of the connector (E) and disconnect the connector (E) from the power steering link assembly.

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      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 washers, 2 nuts, and the power steering link assembly from the front suspension cross member.