STEERING GEAR REMOVAL


  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL


    1. A0041BW

      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


    1. A00428C

      Turn back the floor carpet.

    2. Remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.

  4. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A0043WYE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

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

    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. A0041YEE05
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clip A
      *2 Clip B
      *a Lip

      Remove clip A, detach clip B from the body and disconnect the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not damage clips A and B.

  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  9. REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  10. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  11. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    A0042FV

    1. Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly LH from the front stabilizer bar.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

  13. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the clip and nut.

    2. A004212E03

      Install SST to the tie rod end.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.

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

      A0043JRE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Nut - -
      *a Tighten the string without leaving any slack. *b Grease Application Area
      *c Place the wrench here. - -
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      CAUTION:

      Apply 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 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.

  15. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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


    1. A00447E

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front No. 1 lower suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint.

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  18. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0042TY

      Remove the 2 bolts and front engine support bracket reinforcement sub-assembly.

  19. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A0040UN

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear side rail reinforcement sub-assembly LH.

  20. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  21. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH


    1. A0042XB

      Remove the 3 bolts, clip and front suspension member rear brace LH.

  22. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  23. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0040CP

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 wire harness clamp brackets from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the rear engine mounting insulator.

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    3. A004256E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Engine Lifter
      *2 Attachment
      A0040ED Attachment Placement Location

      Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

      Note


      • Make sure to secure the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.

      • Use the attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.

      • The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

    4. Remove the 2 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

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    5. Slowly lower the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

      Note

      When lowering the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.

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


    1. A0043WB

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

  25. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT


    1. A0041OWE02
      Text in Illustration
      *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.

  26. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A0041CN

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

      Note

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

  27. SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

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

      SST
      09612-00012

      Tech Tips

      Tape SST before use.

  28. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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      Text in Illustration
      *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.

  29. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.