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REMOVAL (To 8/2009): Removal

NOTE:
  • Be sure to align the front wheels straight ahead when removing and installing the steering gear assembly.
  • When disconnecting the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the pinion shaft of the steering gear assembly, be sure to place matchmarks before servicing.
  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension) 
    NOTE:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .

  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  4. SECURE STEERING WHEEL 
    1. Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent it from rotating.
      Fig 1: Secure The Steering Wheel With The Seat Belt
      GTY262435Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      This operation is necessary to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

  5. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.
      Fig 2: Matchmarks On The Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
      GTY268917Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Matchmark
      NOTE:

      Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.

    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.
  6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
      Fig 3: Locating Cotter Pin And Nut
      GTY249404Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install SST to the tie rod end.
      Fig 4: Identifying SST & Tie Rod End
      GTY173517Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        • 09961-02060
      NOTE:

      Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.

    3. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
      Fig 5: Separate The Tie Rod End From The Steering Knuckle
      GTY264022Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Tie the string without allowing for any slack. *2 Place the wrench here.
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        • 09961-02010
      NOTE:
      • When securing SST to the steering knuckle, be sure to tighten SST using a string to prevent it from falling.
      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
      • 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.
  7. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    HINT: 

    Refer to the procedure up to Remove Engine Assembly with Transaxle. Refer to REMOVAL .

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  10. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR 
  12. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly.
      Fig 6: 2 Bolts, 2 Nuts And Steering Link Assembly
      GTY254080Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  13. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and the steering rack end sub-assembly.
      Fig 7: Tie Rod Assembly LH And The Steering Rack End Sub-Assembly
      GTY259857Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Matchmark
    2. 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.

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