STEERING GEAR(When Using the Engine Support Bridge for AWD) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. ALIGN 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 FRONT WHEELS

4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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5. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

   
   
   1. 

      *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.

6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the cotter pin and nut.

   2. 

      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 )

      

      *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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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

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11. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

12. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. Separate the front stabilizer bar with front stabilizer link assembly from the front frame assembly.

       Note

       Use wire or an equivalent tool to secure the front stabilizer bar with front stabilizer link assembly.

13. SEPARATE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. 

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

       Note

       
       

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

       • Use wire or an equivalent tool to secure the steering link assembly.

14. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

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15. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. Remove the steering link assembly from the vehicle body.

16. 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.

17. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

    
    
    1. 

       *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.