Removal

POWER STEERING: STEERING GEAR (for 2WD): REMOVAL

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working. Service Precautions

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 2

6. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and the front suspension member protector lower.





7. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY NO. 2

(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.

(b) Loosen bolt (A) and remove bolt (B), then slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly No. 2.





HINT
* Do not remove bolt (A).
* Do not disconnect the steering intermediate shaft assembly No. 2 from the power steering link assembly.
(c) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly No. 2 and the power steering link assembly.

(d) Separate the intermediate shaft assembly No. 2 from the power steering link assembly.

8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END LH

(a) Remove the clip and the castle nut.

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

SST : 09628-00011





NOTICE:
* Hang SST with a wire or equivalent to prevent it from falling.
* 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 END RH

SST : 09628-00011

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 clamps to disconnect the wire harness from the bracket.





(b) Disconnect 2 connectors (A) and (B) from the power steering link assembly.

(c) Release the lock of connector (C) and disconnect connector (C) from the power steering link assembly.

(d) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 washers, 2 nuts, and the power steering link assembly from the front suspension cross member.