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. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY

    for 3UR-FE: Click here

    for 1VD-FTV: Click here

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  4. LOOSEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

    Click here

  5. LOOSEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Click here

  6. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  7. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Click here

  8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

    Click here

  9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Click here

  10. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

    Click here

  11. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

    Click here

  12. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  13. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT PROTECTOR LH


    1. A01WR04

      Remove the 2 bolts and steering rack boot protector.

  15. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT PROTECTOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  16. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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    *1 Matchmark

    1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod end LH and steering rack end.

    2. Measure length A and record the measurement.

    3. Remove the tie rod end.

  17. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  18. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY

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    *1 Return Tube Side

    1. Remove the clamp and disconnect the pressure feed tube (return tube side) from the power steering link.

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      *1 Union Nut Wrench

      Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the pressure feed tube (pressure feed tube side) from the power steering link.

    3. A01WSG3

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the pressure feed tube clamp.

  19. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  20. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Click here

  21. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 3 bolts, 3 nuts and power steering link.