Steering Linkage -- Removal |
- CAUTION:
- Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column (Click here).
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
- The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
| 1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD |
| 2. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY |
for 1UR-FE:
Remove the engine (Click here).
for 1GR-FE:
Remove the engine (Click here).
for 1VD-FTV:
Remove the engine (Click here).
for 3UR-FE:
Remove the engine (Click here).
| 3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS |
| 4. LOOSEN NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH |
w/ KDSS:
Loosen the bracket (Click here).
w/o KDSS:
Loosen the bracket (Click here).
| 5. LOOSEN NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
| 6. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH |
w/ KDSS:
Remove the front stabilizer link (Click here).
w/o KDSS:
Remove the front stabilizer link (Click here).
| 7. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
| 8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH |
w/ KDSS:
Remove the stabilizer bracket (Click here).
w/o KDSS:
Remove the front bracket (Click here).
| 9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
| 10. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR |
w/ KDSS:
Remove the stabilizer bar (Click here).
w/o KDSS:
Remove the stabilizer bar (Click here).
| 11. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT |
for Manual Tilt and Telescopic:
Disconnect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft (Click here).
for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic:
Disconnect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft (Click here).
| 12. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end LH from the steering knuckle.
- SST
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- NOTICE:
- Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
- Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
- Do not damage the steering knuckle.
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| 13. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
| 14. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
Put matchmarks on the tie rod end LH and steering rack end.
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Measure length A and record the measurement.
Remove the tie rod end LH.
| 15. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
| 16. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT PROTECTOR LH |
Remove the 2 bolts and steering rack boot protector.
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| 17. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT PROTECTOR RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
| 18. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY |
Remove the clamp and disconnect the pressure feed tube (return tube side) from the power steering link.
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Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the pressure feed tube (pressure feed tube side) from the power steering link.
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Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the pressure feed tube clamp.
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| 19. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
Remove the 3 bolts and suspension rebound stopper LH.
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| 20. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH |
Remove the 3 bolts and suspension rebound stopper RH.
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| 21. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 3 bolts, 3 nuts and power steering link.
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