STEERING GEAR REMOVAL

Note

  • Be sure to align the front wheels straight ahead when removing and installing the steering gear assembly.

  • When disconnecting the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the pinion shaft of the steering gear assembly, be sure to place matchmarks before servicing.

  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  3. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

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

      A011S81

      Tech Tips

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

  4. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    1. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.

      A011T57E02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.

  5. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

      A011UM3

    2. Install SST to the tie rod assembly LH.

      A011TI2E01
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      Make sure that the lower 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.

      A011UQUE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Center Nut - -
      *a String *b Grease Application Area
      A011V7Q Place the wrench here. - -
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      CAUTION:

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

      Note

      • Install SST with the center nut so that A and B shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the 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.

      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

      • Do not damage the steering knuckle.

  6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.

      A011QMN

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

    1. Remove the front stabilizer bar from the front frame assembly.

  11. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly.

      A011RWX

      Note

      Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt because the nut has its own stopper.

  12. SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

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

      A011T77E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      SST
      09612-00012

      Tech Tips

      Tape SST before use.

  13. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

    1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and the steering rack end sub-assembly.

      A011SG7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

    2. Remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.

  14. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.