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 Procedure Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

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PROCEDURE


  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01MH91

      Secure the steering wheel assembly 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


    1. Turn back the floor carpet.

    2. A01MJTO

      Remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.

  4. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01MH7WC01
      *a Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.

  5. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01MGL9E01

      Disengage the clip (B), separate the clip (A) from the vehicle 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 FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER

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  8. REMOVE NO. 1 MOTOR UNDER COVER

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  9. REMOVE NO. 2 MOTOR UNDER COVER

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  10. REMOVE REAR MOTOR UNDER COVER LH

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  11. REMOVE REAR MOTOR UNDER COVER RH

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  12. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH

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  13. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH

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  14. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  15. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  16. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. A01MIFHE01

      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.

      A01MGSWC03
      *a String *b Molybdenum Grease Application Area
      *c Place wrench here *d Turn
      *e SST Number *f Center Nut
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      Note


      • Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.

      • 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

    Use the same procedure described 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

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  21. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  22. SUPPORT FCV TRANSAXLE WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY

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  23. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

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  24. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  25. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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


    1. A01MH40

      Disengage the protrusion to remove the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly from the steering link assembly.

  27. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT


    1. A01MHNBC01
      *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.

  28. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01MIT6

      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.

  29. SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01MJMRC01
      *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.

  30. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01MH4SC07
      *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.

  31. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.