Removal

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: 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 Service Precautions.

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
3. LOOSEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH Removal

4. LOOSEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

6. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR Removal

10. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT Removal

11. DISPOSE OF TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

12. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.





13. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT PROTECTOR LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and steering rack boot protector.
14. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT PROTECTOR RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.





15. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod end LH and steering rack end.
(b) Measure length A and record the measurement.
(c) Remove the tie rod end.
16. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

17. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the clamp and disconnect the pressure feed tube (return tube side) from the power steering link.






(b) Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the pressure feed tube (pressure feed tube side) from the power steering link.






(c) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the pressure feed tube clamp.
18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

19. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal







20. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 3 bolts, 3 nuts and power steering link.