STEERING LINKAGE REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

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   PRECAUTION

   Note:

   After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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   DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

   Note:

   When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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   ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

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   SECURE STEERING WHEEL

   
   
   1. 

      Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.

      Tip:

      This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

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   REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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   REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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   REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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   REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

   Tip:

   Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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   REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER LH

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    SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER RH

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    REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER BRACKET

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    REMOVE OIL COOLER BRACKET

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    REMOVE NO. 2 FRAME CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY

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    REMOVE NO. 1 FRAME CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY

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    REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR

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    SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    
    
    1. 

       Loosen the bolt (A).

       Note:

       Do not remove the bolt (A).

    2. Remove the bolt (B).

    3. 

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       Matchmark

       Slide the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly and put matchmarks on the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.

    4. Separate the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.

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    SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

    
    

    1. Remove the clip and nut.

    2. 

       *a	Center Nut	*b	SST (Spacer B)
       *c	1 mm (0.0394 in.)	*d	Molybdenum grease application area
       *e	String	*f	Place wrench here
       *g	Steering Knuckle Spacer	-	-

       Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) to the tie rod assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

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       Note:
       

       • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the steering knuckle spacer.

       • Make sure that the clearance between the steering knuckle and spacers (SST spacer B) is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more to prevent damage to SST.

    3. Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from the steering knuckle.

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       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 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 shown in the illustration.

       • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

       • Do not damage the steering knuckle.

       • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

       If the steering knuckle spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.

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    SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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    REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

    
    
    1. 

       Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps and 3 connectors, and then disconnect the wire harness from the power steering link assembly.

       Tip:

       Pull up the lock and release the lock lever to disconnect the connector which uses a lock.

    2. 

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