STEERING GEAR REMOVAL

Info Added 2017-10-06

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

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

  1. Clear zero point calibration data.

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

  • DTCs are stored

  • ABS warning light illuminates

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

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PROCEDURE


  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A001VHY

      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. A001XR1N02

      Separate the clip (A), disengage the clip (B) from the vehicle body and separate the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not damage the clips (A) or (B).

  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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  7. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001UQP

      Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. A001SEKN02

      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 )
      A001SADC02
      *a String *b Molybdenum Grease Application Area
      *c Place wrench here *d Center Nut
      B00497S Turn - -

      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.

  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. for AWD:


      1. A001XO3

        Disengage the clamp and disconnect the connector.

      2. Remove the bolt and separate the wire harness clamp bracket from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

    2. for 2WD:


      1. A001STV

        Disconnect the connector.

      2. Remove the bolt and separate the wire harness clamp bracket from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

    3. A001W1L

      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.

    4. A001XYJ

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

    5. A001YCTC01
      B00497S Remove in this Direction

      Remove the steering link assembly as shown in the illustration.

  10. SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A001VHBC01
      *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.

  11. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001WE9C04
      *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.

  12. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.