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.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
SECURE STEERING WHEEL
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.
SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
*a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.
Remove the bolt.
Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Install SST to the tie rod assembly LH.
Note
Make sure that the lower ends of the tie rod assembly LH and SST are aligned.
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.
Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
*1 | Center Nut | - | - |
*a | String | *b | Grease Application Area |
Place the wrench here. | - | - |
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.
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
for 1AZ-FE: Click here
for 2AR-FE: Click here
for 2GR-FE: Click here
REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH
Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
Remove the front stabilizer bar from the front frame assembly.
REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly.
Note
Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt because the nut has its own stopper.
SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
*1 | Protective Tape |
Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise.
Tech Tips
Tape SST before use.
REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
*a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and the steering rack end sub-assembly.
Remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.
REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.