STEERING GEAR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

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

      Tech Tips

      This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable sub-assembly.

3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

   Click here

4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD (w/ No. 1 Engine Under Cover Assembly))

5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD and Pre-Runner)

6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD (w/ No. 1 Engine Under Cover))

7. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 4WD and Pre-Runner)

8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

   
   

   1. w/o No. 1 Engine Under Cover Assembly:

      
      

      1. 

         Remove the 8 bolts and 2 engine under brace sub-assemblies.

   2. w/ No. 1 Engine Under Cover Assembly:

      
      

      1. 

         Remove the 8 bolts and 2 engine under brace sub-assemblies.

9. REMOVE NO. 1 RACK BOOT PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD (w/ No. 1 Rack Boot Protector Sub-Assembly))

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 rack boot protector sub-assemblies.

10. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    
    

    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. 

       *a	Hold
       *b	Turn

       Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the front axle hub assembly LH.

       SST

       09628-00011

11. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

12. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE

    
    

    1. 

       *a

       Matchmark

       Place matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly.

    2. Loosen the bolt labeled A.

    3. Remove the bolt labeled B.

    4. 

       Install in this Direction

       Disconnect the steering sliding yoke from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly.

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

    
    

    1. 

       *a

       Matchmark

       Place matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and power steering link assembly.

    2. 

       Install in this Direction

       Remove the bolt and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.

       Note

       If the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly is struck, replace it with a new one.

14. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)

    Click here

15. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

    
    

    1. 

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

    2. 

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

    3. 

       Slide the clip and disconnect the return hose.

    4. 

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

    5. 

       Remove in this Direction

       Fix the 2 nuts in place and remove the 2 bolts and 2 washers. Then remove the power steering link assembly from the front suspension member.

       Note

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

16. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for 4WD and Pre-Runner)

    
    

    1. 

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

    2. 

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

    3. 

       Slide the clip and disconnect the return hose.

    4. 

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

    5. 

       Remove in this Direction

       Fix the 2 nuts in place and remove the 2 bolts and 2 washers. Then remove the power steering link assembly from the front suspension member.

       Note

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