Up to 08/2009

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL

NOTICE:
* Be sure to align the front wheels straight ahead when removing and installing the steering gear assembly.
* When disconnecting the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the pinion shaft of the steering gear assembly, be sure to place matchmarks before servicing.
1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

NOTICE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Suspension Control System.

2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

4. 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.

5. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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





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NOTICE:
Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.

(b) Remove the bolt.

(c) Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.

6. 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

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.
7. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

8. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

HINT
Refer to the procedure up to Remove Engine Assembly with Transaxle Removal.

9. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH Removal

10. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

12. 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.

13. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

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





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(b) Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.

14. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.