STEERING GEAR(for 2WD) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  3. SECURE STEERING WHEEL


    1. A0027RI

      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.

  4. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A002CHRC01
      *a Matchmark

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

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

  5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

    for 1AR-FE: Click here

    for 2GR-FE: Click here

  6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A002AYU

      Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. A0029OHN01

      Install SST to the tie rod assembly LH.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod 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 assembly LH from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )
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      *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 sub-assembly.

      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

      • Do not damage the steering knuckle.

  7. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


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      Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly LH from the front stabilizer bar.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt.

  9. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

    Click here

  11. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER BAR


    1. Separate the front stabilizer bar with 2 front No. 2 stabilizer brackets and 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushings from the front frame assembly.

  13. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

    Click here

  14. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A0028KV

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly from the front frame assembly.

      Note

      Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt because the nut has its own stopper.

  16. SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A002BERC05
      *a Protective Tape

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

      SST
      09612-00012

      Tech Tips

      Tape SST before use.

  17. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A002795C04
      *a Matchmark

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

    2. Remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.

  18. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.