REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during steering gear assembly removal/installation are shown below.
Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure |
Necessary Procedure |
Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed |
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Front wheel alignment adjustment |
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PROCEDURE
1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
(a) Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation. HINT: This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable. |
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3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
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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
(a) Separate the clip (A), disengage the clip (B) from the vehicle body and separate the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly. NOTICE: Do not damage the clips (A) or (B). |
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6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
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7. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut. |
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(b) Install SST to the tie rod end sub-assembly LH. SST: 09960-20010 09961-02060 NOTICE: Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and SST are aligned. |
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(c) Secure SST using a string.
NOTICE:
Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle LH to prevent SST from falling off.
(d) Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02010
*a |
String |
*b |
Molybdenum Grease Application Area |
*c |
Place wrench here |
*d |
Center Nut |
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CAUTION:
Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.
NOTICE:
8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
9. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector. |
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(b) Remove the bolt and separate the wire harness clamp bracket from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly. NOTICE: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured. |
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(d) Remove the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly from the steering link assembly. |
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(e) Remove the steering link assembly as shown in the illustration.
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Remove in this Direction |
10. SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise. SST: 09612-00012 HINT: Wrap SST with protective tape before use. |
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11. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and steering gear assembly. |
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(b) Remove the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and lock nut.
12. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
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REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
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3. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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