Power Steering Gear: Removal

(See AIRBAG SYSTEM )

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Fix the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.
   Fig 1: Fixing Steering Wheel With Seat Belt

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   HINT:

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

2. Loosen the bolt and remove the clamp from the steering column hole shield.
   Fig 2: Removing Clamp From Steering Column Hole Shield

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3. Remove the bolt, and then slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
   Fig 3: Removing Bolt

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   NOTE: Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
4. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.
   Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly

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5. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.

1. Remove the cotter pin and the nut.
2. Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly (LH side) from the steering knuckle.

   SST 09628-00011 

   Fig 5: Separating Tie Rod Assembly LH From Steering Knuckle

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   NOTE:

   • Hang SST with a string, etc. to prevent it from falling.
   • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
   • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
   • Do not damage the steering knuckle.
3. Separate the RH side by using the same procedure as for the LH side.

HINT:

Refer to the instructions for removal of the engine assembly (See REMOVAL ).

1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and the power steering link assembly from the front frame assembly.
   Fig 6: Removing Bolts, Nuts, And Power Steering Link Assembly From Front Frame Assembly

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