Removal [08/2023 - ]: Procedure

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

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   1. Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.

      HINT: 

      This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

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   *a

   Matchmark

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   1. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
      NOTE:

      Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

   2. Put matchmarks on the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly.
   3. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

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

   1. for Nut Type A:

      Remove the clip and nut.

      HINT: 

      Only the cotter pin is available as service parts.

      When replacing the clip, the lock nut must also be replaced.

   2. for Nut Type B:

      Remove the cotter pin and nut.

   3. Install SST to the tie rod assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        1. 09961-02060
      NOTE:

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

   4. Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        1. 09961-02010
        2. 09961-02060
      WARNING:

      Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      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.
      • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the spacer.
      • If the steering knuckle spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.

1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

for A25A-FXS HEV Model: Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2024] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2024 - ]

for A25A-FXS PHEV Model: Refer to REMOVAL [08/2023 - ]

for T24A-FTS 1Motor-HEV Model: Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

for T24A-FTS Gasoline Model: Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

for HEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 [10/2022 - 10/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 40 [10/2024 - ]

for PHEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 44

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 44

1. for T24A-FTS:

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2. except T24A-FTS:

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   HINT: 

   Release the lock before rotating the lock lever.

   1. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
   2. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the wire harness from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [08/2023 - 10/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2024 - ]

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

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   1. Using SST, secure the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly in a vise.
      • SST: 09612-00012 

      HINT: 

      Wrap SST with protective tape before use.

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   *a

   Matchmark

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   1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
   2. Remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.

1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.