REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the steering intermediate shaft assembly and pinion shaft of steering gear assembly, be sure to place matchmarks before servicing.
PROCEDURE
1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. 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. |
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3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
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. |
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(b) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly. Text in Illustration
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(c) Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.
5. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut. |
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(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. |
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(c) Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
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Tie the string without allowing for any slack. |
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Place the wrench here. |
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SST: 09960-20010
09961-02010
CAUTION:
Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.
NOTICE:
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
7. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
8. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
9. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET
10. SEPARATE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and separate the steering link assembly from the front frame assembly. NOTICE:
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11. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
12. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the steering link assembly from the vehicle.
13. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and steering rack end sub-assembly. Text in Illustration
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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.
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the rear drive shaft snap ring.
2. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
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Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT TIRES
(a) Inspect the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure:
Tire Size
Front
kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
Rear
kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
*: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE
1.
VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
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