Removal [11/2021 - 10/2022]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2021 - 10/2023]
- AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL PROHIBITED (w/ Air Suspension)
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2017 - ]
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- SECURE STEERING WHEEL
- REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2017 - 10/2023]
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21
- REMOVE STRUT BAR BRACKET SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22
- SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Loosen the bolt (A).NOTE:
Do not remove the bolt (A).
- 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 rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
*a Matchmark - Separate the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
- Loosen the bolt (A).
- SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
- Remove the clip and nut.
- Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) to the steering knuckle LH as shown in the illustration.
*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
- 09961-02060
NOTE:Make sure that the clearance between the tie rod assembly LH and spacers (SST spacer B) is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more to prevent damage to SST.
- SST: 09960-20010
- Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from steering knuckle LH.
- SST: 09960-20010
- 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 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 ball joint dust cover.
- Do not damage the steering knuckle.
- Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
- SST: 09960-20010
- SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the wire harness clamp and connector, and then disconnect the wire harness from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
HINT:
Pull up the lock and release the lock lever to disconnect the connector which uses a lock.
- Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
- Disconnect the wire harness clamp and connector, and then disconnect the wire harness from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.