Removal

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR (for 1AR-FE): REMOVAL

REMOVAL
NOTICE: When disconnecting the steering intermediate shaft assembly and pinion shaft of the steering gear assembly, be sure to place matchmarks before servicing.

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD (for 2WD)
2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL





(a) Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent it from rotating.
HINT: This operation is necessary to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS (for 2WD)
4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD)
5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD)
6. REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD)
7. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY





(a) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.

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(b) Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
(c) Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.
8. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.





(b) Install SST to the tie rod end.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02060
NOTICE: Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.

(c) Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.





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SST: 09960-20010
09961-02010
CAUTION: Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.
NOTICE:
- When securing SST to the steering knuckle, be sure to tighten the string of SST to prevent it from falling.
- Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
- Be sure to place a 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 ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR BRACE (for 2WD) Removal
11. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for 2WD)





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH.
12. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for 2WD)
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

13. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET (for 2WD)
(a) Separate the front stabilizer bar with bracket from the front frame assembly.
14. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)





(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly.
NOTICE: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

(b) Pull out the steering link assembly towards the left side of the vehicle while lifting the front stabilizer bar with bracket.
15. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (for AWD)
HINT: Refer to the procedure up to Remove Engine Assembly with Transaxle Removal.

16. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for AWD) Removal
17. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for AWD)
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET (for AWD) Removal
19. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)





(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly.
NOTICE: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

20. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and steering gear assembly.

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(b) Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.
21. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.