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. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY (When Using the Engine Support Bridge)
(See page )
8. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (When Not Using the Engine Support Bridge)
(See page )
9. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH. |
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10. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
11. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET
(a) Remove the front stabilizer bar with bracket from the front frame assembly.
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. |
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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.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your
person starts the engine or changes “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes.
- Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set
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Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms.
If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" ...
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
1. DATA LIST
HINT:
Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches,
sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive
inspection can be very useful bec ...