STEERING GEAR REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

   1. 

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

      Tip:

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

3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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

   1. 

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

      Table 1. Text in Illustration

      *a	Clip A
      *b	Clip B
      *c	Lip

      Note:

      Do not damage clip A or B.

6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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

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

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9. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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10. REMOVE CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 1ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FAE)

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11. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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12. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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13. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH

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14. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

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15. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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16. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

17. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. 

       Install SST to the tie rod end.

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       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.

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       Table 2. 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.

18. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

19. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

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20. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

21. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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

23. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE SHIELD (w/ Steering Column Hole Shield)

    1. Remove the clamp.

    2. 

       Disengage the 4 claws and remove the steering column hole shield from the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.

24. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

    1. 

       Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering gear.

       Table 3. Text in Illustration

       *a

       Matchmark

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

25. REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

    1. 

       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. 

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

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       Table 4. Text in Illustration

       *a	Protective tape

       Tip:

       Tape SST before use.

27. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. 

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

       Table 5. Text in Illustration

       *a

       Matchmark

    2. Remove the tie rod sub-assembly end and lock nut.

28. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.