Removal [09/2015 - 08/2019]: Procedure

1. 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.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [12/2017 - 08/2019]

1. Put matchmarks on the steering link assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Remove the bolt.
3. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.

1. Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly LH from the front stabilizer bar.

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   HINT: 

   If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

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2. Install SST to the tie rod assembly LH.
   • SST: 09960-20010 
     1. 09961-02060
   NOTE:

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

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3. Secure SST using a string.
   NOTE:

   Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle LH to prevent SST from falling off.

4. Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.
   • SST: 09960-20010 
     1. 09961-02010

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   *a	String	*b	Molybdenum Grease Application Area
   *c	Place wrench here	*d	Center Nut
   	Turn	-	-

   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 LH 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 shown 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 LH.

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.

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HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Remove the front No. 2 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Separate the front stabilizer bar from the front frame assembly.
   NOTE:

   Use wire or an equivalent tool to secure the front stabilizer bar.

1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly from the front frame assembly.

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   NOTE:

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

1. Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise.
   • SST: 09612-00012 

   HINT: 

   Wrap SST with protective tape before use.

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   *a	Protective Tape

1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and steering gear assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.