Removal [09/2020 - 11/2021]: Procedure

PRECAUTION
NOTE:
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2020 - ]
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2020 - 11/2021]
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

SECURE STEERING WHEEL

Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.

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HINT:

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

REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD)
for 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

for 8AR-FTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH (for 2WD)
for 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

for 8AR-FTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH (for 2WD)
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE (for 2WD)
for 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

for 8AR-FTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
REMOVE SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
REMOVE FRONT UPPER NO. 2 SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD)
for 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 64

for 8AR-FTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43
REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR (for 2WD)
for 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 67

for 8AR-FTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 46

SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

Loosen the bolt (A).

NOTE:

Do not remove the bolt (A).

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Remove the bolt (B).

Slide the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly and put matchmarks on the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.

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Matchmark

Separate the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.

SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

Remove the bolt.

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Slide the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.

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Matchmark

Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.

SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

Remove the clip and nut.

Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) to the tie rod assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

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*a	Center Nut	*b	SST (Spacer B)
*c	1 mm (0.0394 in.)	*d	Molybdenum grease application area
*e	String	*f	Place wrench here

SST: 09960-20010
1. 09961-02060

NOTE:

As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the tie rod assembly LH and spacers is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more.

Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from the front lower ball joint assembly.
- SST: 09960-20010
  1. 09961-02010
WARNING:
Apply molybdenum 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) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the ball joint dust cover may be damaged.
- Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
- Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
- Do not damage the steering knuckle.
- Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

Remove the clip and nut.

Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) to the tie rod assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

*a	Center Nut	*b	SST (Spacer B)
*c	Steering Knuckle Spacer	*d	1 mm (0.0394 in.)
*e	Molybdenum grease application area	*f	String
*g	Place wrench here	-	-

SST: 09960-20010
1. 09961-02060

NOTE:

Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the steering knuckle spacer.
As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the tie rod assembly LH and spacers is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more.

Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
- SST: 09960-20010
  1. 09961-02010
WARNING:
Apply molybdenum 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) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the ball joint dust cover may be damaged.
- Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
- Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
- Do not damage the steering knuckle.
- Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
HINT:

If the steering knuckle spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.

SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]

REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps and 3 connectors, and then disconnect the wire harness from the power steering link assembly.

HINT:

Pull up the lock and release the lock lever to disconnect the connector which uses a lock.

Remove the 2 bolts, No. 1 steering rack housing bracket, 2 nuts, and power steering link assembly from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and then remove the power steering link assembly from the front frame assembly.