Steering Gear: Removal

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PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
SECURE STEERING WHEEL

Fig 1: Securing Steering Wheel With Seat Belt
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1. 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.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR
1. Remove the 4 bolts and the front lower suspension member protector.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Front Lower Suspension Member Protector Bolts
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SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Loosen the bolt (A) and remove the bolt (B), then slide the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Steering Sliding Yoke Bolts
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  NOTE:
  - Do not remove the bolt (A).
  - Do not separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering gear assembly.
2. Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Sliding Yoke And Power Steering Link Assembly
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3. Separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.
SEPARATE TIE ROD END LH
1. Remove the clip and the nut.
2. Install SST to the front lower ball joint.
  SST 09960-20010 (09961-02060)
  
  NOTE: Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Front Lower Ball Joint
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3. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the front lower ball joint
  
  Fig 6: Separating Tie Rod End From Front Lower Ball Joint
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  SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010)
  
  CAUTION: Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.
  NOTE:
  - Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.
  - Install SST with the center nut so that A and B are parallel. Otherwise, the dust cover may be damaged.
  - 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.
SEPARATE TIE ROD END RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt (A) to disconnect the earth wire from the bracket.
2. Remove the 2 clamps to disconnect the wire harness from the bracket
3. Disconnect the 2 connectors (B) and (C) from the power steering gear assembly.
4. Release the lock of the connector (D) and disconnect the connector (D) from the power steering gear assembly
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Power Steering Link Assembly
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5. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 washers, 2 nuts, and the power steering gear assembly from the front suspension cross member.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Power Steering Gear Bolts, Washers And Nuts
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