Removal [10/2022 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
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- REMOVE REAR WHEEL
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- REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY SET LH
*a 2 mm (0.0787 in.) - - - Remove the nut.
- Install SST (attachment) onto the toe control link sub-assembly set LH so that there is a space of approximately 2 mm (0.0787 in.) between the arm and attachment.
- SST: 09628-50010
- 09628-05010
NOTE:- Be sure to install SST because the rear axle carrier sub-assembly spacer may shift.
- As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 2 mm (0.0787 in.) or less.
- SST: 09628-50010
- Using SST, disconnect the toe control link sub-assembly set LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.
- SST: 09628-50010
- 09628-05010
NOTE:- Apply molybdenum grease to threads and end of the SST bolt.
- Do not damage the dust cover.
- As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.
- Do not apply a torque of 160 N.m (1631 kgf/cm, 118 ft.lbf) or more to SST as it may be damaged.
- SST: 09628-50010
*a Matchmark - - Nut - - - Place matchmarks on the toe adjust cam sub-assembly, toe adjust plate and rear steering link assembly.
- Remove the nut, toe adjust cam sub-assembly and toe adjust plate and toe control link sub-assembly set LH.
- REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY SET RH
- Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR
- REMOVE REAR STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt and separate the earth wire.
- Disconnect the connector (A).
- Disconnect the connector (B), separate the wire harness from the rear steering link assembly.
HINT:
Release the lock before rotating the lock lever.
- Remove the 4 bolts and rear steering link assembly.NOTE:
Do not drop the rear steering link assembly.
- Remove the 4 bolts and rear steering link assembly.