STEERING GEAR REMOVAL


  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)

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  3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Spare Tire)

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  4. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire)


    1. A01GXQQ

      Detach the 2 clips and remove the deck trim side board LH.

  5. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH


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      Text in Illustration
      *A for Standard
      *B for Ottoman
      *1 Fastening Tape

      Detach the clip, fastening tape and remove the battery service hole cover LH.

  6. PRECAUTION

    Note

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

  7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

    Note

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

  8. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01GYE9

      Remove the 13 screws, 7 clips and No. 1 engine under cover.

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01H1Z8

      Remove the 4 screws, 2 clips and No. 2 engine under cover.

  11. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR


    1. A01H26P

      Remove the 9 bolts and front lower suspension member protector.

  12. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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    1. Remove the 4 bolts and bracket.

  13. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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    1. Remove the 4 bolts and bracket.

  14. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01GWX8E02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and the steering column.

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. A01GY38E02
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      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and the steering link.

    4. Remove the bolt.

    5. A01H10A

      Remove the clamp and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.

  15. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GY2W

      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.

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      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      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
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      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.

  16. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH


    1. A01GYVK

      Disconnect the 2 clamps.

    2. Remove the bolt and bracket.

  18. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

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    1. Remove the bolt and wire harness bracket.

    2. A01H0RH

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

  19. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH


    1. A01GWMR

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the water with motor and bracket pump bracket.

    2. A01GZLU

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

  20. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR FRONT


    1. Remove the front stabilizer bar from the vehicle.

  21. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSH


    1. Remove the 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushes from the front stabilizer bar.

  22. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. for LHD:

      Detach the 2 clips, 3 clamps and disconnect the 5 connectors.

      Tech Tips

      Disconnect connector the A as shown in the illustration.

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    2. for RHD:

      Detach the 2 clips, 2 clamps and disconnect the 5 connectors.

      Tech Tips

      Disconnect connector the A as shown in the illustration.

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    3. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 washers and power steering link from the front frame.

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      Text in Illustration
      *A for LHD *B for RHD