STEERING GEAR REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

   
   

   1. 

      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. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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4. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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5. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the clip (A), disengage the clip (B) from the body and separate the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not damage the clips (A) and (B).

6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

8. REMOVE CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER (w/ Cover)

9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Full Cover Type)

10. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

11. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

12. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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13. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

14. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    
    

    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. 

       Install SST to the tie rod end sub-assembly LH.

       SST

       09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

       Note

       Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and SST are aligned.

    3. Secure SST using a string.

       Note

       Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.

    4. Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the steering knuckle.

       SST

       09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

       

       *a	String	*b	Molybdenum grease application area
       *c	Place wrench here	*d	Turn
       *e	Center Nut	-	-

       CAUTION:

       Apply molybdenum 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 shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the ball joint dust cover may be damaged.

       • Be sure to place the 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.

15. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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17. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LOWER REINFORCEMENT (w/ Reinforcement)

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19. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH

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20. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

21. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

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22. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

23. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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24. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. Remove the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly from the steering link assembly.

25. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

    
    
    1. 

       *a

       Matchmark

       Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering link assembly.

    2. Remove the bolt and steering intermediate shaft from the steering link assembly.

26. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

       Note

       Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

27. SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

    
    
    1. 

       *a	Protective Tape

       Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise.

       SST

       09612-00012

       Tech Tips

       Tape SST before use.

28. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    
    
    1. 

       *a

       Matchmark

       Put matchmarks on the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and steering gear assembly.

    2. Remove the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and lock nut.

29. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.