Removal [04/2013 - 10/2016]: Procedure
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- PRECAUTION
Refer to PRECAUTION [04/2013 - 06/2014] , or refer to PRECAUTION [06/2014 - 10/2016]
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - 08/2015] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - 10/2016]
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 [04/2013 - 08/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 [08/2015 - 10/2016]
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (w/ No. 2 Engine Under Cover)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 [04/2013 - 08/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 [08/2015 - 10/2016]
- REMOVE LOWER MAIN SHAFT DUST COVER
- REMOVE STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
Loosen the bolt (A).
NOTE:Do not remove the bolt (A)
- Remove the bolt (B).
*a Matchmark Slide the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.
- Separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.
- While pushing the claws on both sides of the connector, move the lock as shown in the illustration.
- Disconnect the connector from the steering actuator assembly.
Using a screwdriver and needle-nose pliers, loosen the clamp as shown in the illustration.
*a Matchmark Put matchmarks on the steering actuator assembly and No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.
- Remove the steering actuator assembly with the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the vehicle.
- REMOVE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY