Removal

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR (for 2GR-FE): REMOVAL

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

1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the procedure up to Remove Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly Removal.

2. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
HINT: Refer to the procedure up to Remove Propeller with Center Bearing Shaft Assembly Removal.

3. 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.

4. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
NOTICE: Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.

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

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(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 SST using a string 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.

6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
HINT: Refer to the procedure up to Remove Engine Assembly with Transaxle Removal.

8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH Removal
9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
11. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

(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.

12. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and steering rack end sub-assembly.

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