Removal [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

1. When handling the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly:
   1. Do not subject the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly (especially the motor and torque sensor) to any impact. Replace the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with a new one if subjected to a strong impact.
   2. Do not pull the wire harness when moving the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
   3. When the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly has been replaced, perform assist map writing and torque sensor zero point calibration.

      Refer to CALIBRATION [12/2019 - 11/2023]

2. When disconnecting or reconnecting the connectors:
   1. Before disconnecting connectors related to the power steering system, turn the ignition switch to ON, center the steering wheel, turn the ignition switch off, and then disconnect the connectors.
   2. Before reconnecting connectors related to the power steering system, ensure that the ignition switch is off. Then center the steering wheel and turn the ignition switch to ON.
      NOTE:

      Do not turn the ignition switch to ON when the steering wheel is not centered.

   3. If the above operations are not carried out properly, the steering center point (zero point) will deviate, which may lead to a difference in steering effort between turning right and left.

      HINT: 

      If there is a difference in steering effort between turning right and left, perform torque sensor zero point calibration.

      Refer to CALIBRATION [12/2019 - 11/2023]

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

   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   HINT: 

   This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

1. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
   NOTE:

   Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   *a

   Matchmark

2. Put matchmarks on the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly.
3. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

2. Install SST to the tie rod assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   • SST: 09960-20010 
     1. 09961-02060
   NOTE:

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

3. Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH as shown in the illustration.
   • SST: 09960-20010 
     1. 09961-02010

   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   *a	String	*b	Molybdenum Grease Application Area
   *c	Place wrench here	*d	Center Nut
   *e	Spacer	-	-
   	Turn	-	-

   WARNING:

   Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

   NOTE:

   • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle LH 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 shown 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 LH.
   • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the spacer.
   • If the steering knuckle spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

for A25A-FXS: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

for 2GR-FKS: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - 10/2022]

1. Remove the 2 bolts and steering gear heat insulator from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

1. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   HINT: 

   Release the lock before rotating the lock lever.

2. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the wire harness from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 40

for A25A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41

for 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 61 [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 61 [09/2020 - 10/2022]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

1. Remove the 4 bolts and front stabilizer bar sub-assembly with the 2 front stabilizer links from the front frame assembly.

   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

1. Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly from the front frame assembly.

   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   NOTE:

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

1. Using SST, secure the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly in a vise.
   • SST: 09612-00012 

   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   *a	Protective Tape

   HINT: 

   Wrap SST with protective tape before use.

1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   *a

   Matchmark

2. Remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.