STEERING GEAR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE

PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

for AD Series Engine: Click here

for 2AR and 3ZR-FE Engine: Click here

for 3ZR-FAE Engine: Click here

for 2WW Engine: Click here
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER

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REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.
Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) to the tie rod end sub-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.

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

SST: 09960-20010 ( 09961-02010 )

*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	-	-

Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
Note
- Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and the tip of SST.
- Do not damage the dust cover.
- Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
- Do not damage the steering knuckle.
- 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.

DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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.
2. *a Matchmark
  
  Place matchmarks on the sliding yoke of the steering intermediate shaft.
3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH

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REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE LOWER ENGINE FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET REINFORCEMENT (for 3ZR-FE (2WD) and 1AD-FTV)

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REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

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REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR (for ZR Series Engine RHD)
1. Remove the bolt and heat insulator from the steering gear.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the clamp.
2. Remove the No. 1 steering column sub-assembly from the steering gear hole cover.
REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
1. *a Matchmark
  
  Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering gear assembly.
2. Remove the bolt and steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear assembly.
REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering gear 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 fixed in place.