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STEERING GEAR (for 2GR-FE): Removal

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE  (See FUEL INJECTOR )
  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM  (See REPLACEMENT )
  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See SYSTEM DIAGRAM )
  4. REMOVE BATTERY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  5. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  6. SECURE STEERING WHEEL 
    1. Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent it from rotating.

      HINT:

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

  7. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  9. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See REASSEMBLY )
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel With Seat Belt
    G05418287Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See REASSEMBLY )
  11. REMOVE FLOOR UNDER COVER LH  (See CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR )
  12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH  (See REASSEMBLY )
  17. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH  (See REASSEMBLY )
  18. DRAIN ENGINE OIL  (See REPLACEMENT )
  19. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See COMPONENTS )
  20. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  25. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  26. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  27. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See SYSTEM DIAGRAM )
  28. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  29. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  30. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  31. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  32. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET  (See REASSEMBLY )
  33. SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  34. REMOVE RESERVOIR BRACKET  (See REASSEMBLY )
  35. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH  (See REASSEMBLY )
  36. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD  (See REASSEMBLY )
  37. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE  (See REASSEMBLY )
  38. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE  (See REASSEMBLY )
  39. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE  (See REASSEMBLY )
  40. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE OUTLET B  (See REASSEMBLY )
  41. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE INLET B  (See REASSEMBLY )
  42. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  43. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE  (See REASSEMBLY )
  44. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE  (See REASSEMBLY )
  45. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  46. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE  (See REASSEMBLY )
  47. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE  (See INSTALLATION )
  48. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)  (See REMOVAL )
  49. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  50. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  51. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  52. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  53. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  54. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  55. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH  (See REMOVAL )
  56. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  57. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH  (See REMOVAL )
  58. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  59. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
      NOTE: Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.
      Fig 2: Locating Bolt And Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
      G05418193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.
    3. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.
  60. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the cotter pin and the nut.
      Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
      G05418194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install SST to the tie rod end.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02060) 

      NOTE: Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.
      Fig 4: Installing SST To Tie Rod End
      G05418290Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
      Fig 5: Separating Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle
      G05418291Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010) 

      NOTE:
      • When securing SST to the steering knuckle, be sure to tighten the string of SST to prevent it from falling.
      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
      • Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated 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.
  61. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  62. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH  (See REMOVAL )
  63. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  64. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  65. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH 
  66. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  67. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  68. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE  (See INSTALLATION )
  69. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH  (See REMOVAL )
  70. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH  (See REMOVAL )
  71. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR 
  72. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and power steering link assembly.
      NOTE: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut fixed.
      Fig 6: Locating Power Steering Link Assembly With Bolts And Nuts
      G05418292Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  73. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and the steering rack end sub-assembly.
    2. Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod assembly LH and the lock nut.
  74. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

    Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On Tie Rod Assembly
    G05418293Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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