STEERING LINKAGE REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

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

  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT

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  4. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH

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  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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.

  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  8. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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  9. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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  10. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE

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  11. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  12. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER LOWER PROTECTOR

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  13. SECURE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A000OZ8

      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.

  14. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o VGRS)


    1. A000STNE02

      Loosen the bolt labeled A, remove the bolt labeled B.

      Note

      Do not remove the bolt labeled A, only loosen it.

    2. A000RC0E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmarks
      *b Slide

      Slide the steering sliding with shaft yoke in the direction of the arrow and place matchmarks.

    3. Disconnect the steering sliding with shaft yoke from the steering link.

  15. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ VGRS)

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  16. REMOVE NO. 2 UPPER FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

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  17. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the clip and castle nut.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) to the tie rod assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0397 in.) between the arm and spacers.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note


      • Be 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 1 mm (0.0397 in.) or less.

      A000SD7E03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Body *2 Claw
      *3 Nut *4 Spacer B
      *a Parallel *b 1 mm (0.0397 in.)
      *c Molybdenum Grease Application Area *d String
      *e Place the wrench here - -

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

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note


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

      • 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 parallel.

      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

  18. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A000Q85

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

      Tech Tips

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

    2. A000RGE

      Remove the 2 bolts, No. 1 steering rack housing bracket and 2 nuts, and then remove the power steering link assembly from the suspension crossmember.