STEERING GEAR REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. ALIGN 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 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER PLATE

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4. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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

   1. 

      Disengage the clip (A) from the vehicle body.

      Note:

      Do not damage the clip (A).

   2. Disengage the clip (B) from the vehicle body and separate the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.

      Note:

      Do not damage the clip (B).

6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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7. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

   1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

   2. 

      Install SST to the tie rod end sub-assembly LH.

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      Note:

      Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and SST are aligned.

   3. 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.

   4. Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the steering knuckle.

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      *a	String	*b	Molybdenum grease application area
      *c	Place wrench here	*d	Turn
      *e	Center Nut	-	-

      CAUTION:

      Apply molybdenum 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 ball joint 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.

9. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

   Tip:

   Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for LH Side)

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11. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for RH Side)

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

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

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

14. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

    1. 

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

16. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

    1. 

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

       Note:

       Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

17. SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

    1. 

       *a	Protective Tape

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

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       Tip:

       Wrap SST with protective tape before use.

18. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. 

       *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.

19. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.