STEERING GEAR REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

  3. PLACE FRONT WHEEL FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  4. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

    2. A01DZ8BE03

      Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

    3. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

  6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER

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    1. Remove the 3 screws and cover lower.

  7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER

  8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A01DYXB

      Disconnect the connectors.

    2. Detach the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch.

      Note

      Do not push the claw with excessive force as damage may occur.

  9. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A01DVFS

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. A01DWTZ

      Using needle-nose pliers, remove the band clamp as shown in the illustration.

    3. A01DZ85

      Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the switch.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  10. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

      Note

      When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

    2. Detach the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.

  11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 4WD)


    1. Remove the 4 bolts and under cover.

  13. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 4WD)


    1. Remove the 4 bolts and under cover.

  14. REMOVE FRONT SIDE MEMBER TO FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER BRACE


    1. Remove the 8 bolts and crossmember brace.

  15. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

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  16. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. A01E0AVE01

      Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle arm.

      SST
      09628-62011

      Tech Tips


      • The illustration is for 2WD vehicles.

      • When servicing a 4WD vehicle, use the illustration for 2WD vehicles as a reference.

  17. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  18. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE


    1. A01DW70E02

      Loosen the bolt labeled A.

    2. Make matchmarks on the steering yoke and steering intermediate shaft.

    3. Remove the bolt labeled B.

    4. Disconnect the steering sliding yoke from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.

  19. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01DYJ4E02

      Make matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and steering link.

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

      Note

      If the intermediate shaft is struck, replace it with a new one.

  20. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01DZDME03

      Using a union nut wrench, loosen the flare nut and disconnect the pressure feed tube.

    2. A01DVW4E02

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the pressure feed tube from the steering link.

  21. DISCONNECT STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE


    1. A01DZPRE06

      Remove the clip and disconnect the return hose.

    2. A01DVXBE03

      Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the outlet return tube.

  22. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01DUWUE03

      Fix the 2 nuts in place and remove the 2 bolts. Then remove the link from the frame.

      Note

      Never turn the nut. Be sure to turn the bolt.

      Tech Tips

      for 4WD:

      Removal of the link may be easier if the following is performed: 1) remove the differential mount, and 2) slide the differential toward the rear of the vehicle.