STEERING GEAR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the steering gear assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data and store system information.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information.

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

  • DTCs are stored

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • ABS warning light illuminates

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Work that changes the vehicle height such as replacement or removal/installation of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH or replacement of suspension components Initialization of the headlight light control ECU sub-assembly LH Headlight leveling function

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Removal/installtaion of the radiator grille Television camera view adjustment Panoramic view monitor system

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PROCEDURE


  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL


    1. B006L9T

      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. B006MTRN01

      Separate 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

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  7. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Front Side)

    for 2AR-FE:

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    for 2GR-FE:

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  8. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Rear Side)

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  9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

    for ALPHARD:

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    for VELLFIRE:

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  10. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER

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  11. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

    for 2AR-FE:

    Click here

    for 2GR-FE:

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  12. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

    for 2AR-FE:

    Click here

    for 2GR-FE:

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  13. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

    for 2AR-FE:

    Click here

    for 2GR-FE:

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  14. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  15. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. B006R9FN02

      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 LH to prevent SST from falling off.

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

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )
      B006O7MC02
      *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 LH 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 shown 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 LH.

  17. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH

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  21. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  23. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  24. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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


    1. B006PE6

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

  26. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT


    1. B006Q38C01
      *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.

  27. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. B006O6Q

      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.

  28. SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. B006Q18C01
      *a Protective Tape

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

      SST
      09612-00012

      Tech Tips

      Wrap SST with protective tape before use.

  29. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B006O1AC12
      *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.

  30. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.