STEERING GEAR REMOVAL


  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL


    1. A01ITFX

      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. A01IPW5

      Fold back the floor carpet, and then remove the 2 clips and then column hole cover silencer sheet.

  4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01IQQD

      Remove the bolt.

      Note

      Do not disconnect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.

    2. A01IPG7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

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

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


    1. A01IN1RE08
      Text in Illustration
      *a Clip A
      *b Clip B
      *c Lip

      Remove clip A and the No. 1 steering column hole cover and detach clip B from the body.

      Note

      Do not damage clip A or B.

  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 1AD-FTV, 2AD-FHV)


    1. A01IRQL

      Remove the 6 bolts and 10 clips.

    2. Remove the No. 1 engine under cover.

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 1ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FAE)


    1. A01ISXU

      Remove the 11 clips, 6 bolts and under cover.

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 1WW)


    1. A01IR30

      Remove the 6 bolts and 11 clips.

    2. Remove the No. 1 engine under cover.

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01IOL8

      Remove the 4 clips and No. 2 engine under cover.

  11. REMOVE CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01IT0F

      Remove the 2 clips and under cover.

  12. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH


    1. A01IP88

      Remove the 5 clips and under cover RH.

  13. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH


    1. Remove the 5 clips and under cover.

  14. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH


    1. A01IQC2

      Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement LH.

  15. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedures described for the LH side.

  16. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    A01IQIJE04

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

      Tech Tips

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

  17. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  18. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. A01IPGQE02

      Install SST to the tie rod end.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      Make sure that the top of SST aligns with the top of the tie rod end.

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

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )
      A01IUMME04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Body *2 Claw
      *3 Nut *4 Spacer B
      *a Tie the string without allowing slack *b 1 mm (0.0397 in.)
      *c Molybdenum Grease Application Area *d String
      *e Place the wrench here - -

      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 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.

  19. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH


    1. A01IRWO

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

  21. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01IRIF

      Detach the 2 clamps and claw, and disconnect the oxygen sensor wire from the front suspension crossmember.

    2. Support the front suspension crossmember with a transmission jack.

    3. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and front suspension crossmember.

      A01INRL

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


    1. Remove the No. 1 steering column hole cover from the steering gear.

  24. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT


    1. A01IOURE05
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering gear.

    2. Remove the bolt and steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.

  25. REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01IOZA

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering gear from the front suspension crossmember.

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut fixed in place.

  26. SECURE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01INX6E06
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Using SST, secure the steering gear between aluminum plates in a vise.

      SST
      09612-00012

      Tech Tips

      Tape SST before use.

  27. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01IR31E07
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the tie rod end LH and steering gear.

    2. Remove the tie rod end and lock nut.

  28. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.