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Removal [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. 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 [09/2015 - ] ).

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2015 - ] ).

  5. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  9. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for AWD) 
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    1. Disconnect the 2 clamps.
    2. Remove the bolt and bracket.
  11. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  12. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17

  13. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  14. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  15. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  16. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSH (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD) 
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    1. Remove the 4 bolts and bracket.
  18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD) 
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    1. Remove the 4 bolts and bracket.
  19. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  20. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  21. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the clip and nut.
    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the tie rod assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        • 09961-02060
      NOTE:
      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or less.
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Body *2 Claw
      *3 Nut *4 Spacer B
      *a Parallel *b 1 mm (0.0394 in.)
      *c Molybdenum Grease Application Area *d String
      *e Place the wrench here - -
    3. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle.
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        • 09961-02010
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the dust cover.
      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are the parallel.
      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
  22. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  23. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Detach the 3 clips and disconnect the 3 connectors.
      GTY278029Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and power steering link from the front frame and rack housing bracket.
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  24. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 
    1. Detach the 2 clips, clamp and disconnect the 3 connectors.
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    2. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 washers and power steering link from the front frame.
      GTY350251Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 
    1. Put the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and power steering link.
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Matchmark
    2. Remove the bolt and intermediate shaft from the power steering link.
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