STEERING GEAR (for 1AR-FE): Removal: Removal

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PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
SECURE STEERING WHEEL
1. Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent it from rotating.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel & Seat Belt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  HINT:
  
  This operation is necessary to prevent damage to the spiral cable.
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
1. Separate the front stabilizer link assembly LH.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Front Stabilizer Link Assembly
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SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE:
  Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.
2. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly & Power Steering Link Assembly
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3. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the cotter pin and the nut.
2. Install SST to the tie rod end.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying SST & Tie Rod End
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  - SST: 09960-20010
    - 09961-02060
  NOTE:
  Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.
3. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
  
  Fig 6: Separating Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle
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  - SST: 09960-20010
    - 09961-02010
  NOTE:
  - When securing SST to the steering knuckle, be sure to tighten SST with a string 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.
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
1. Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH
  
  Fig 7: Locating Front No. 1 Stabilizer Bracket And Bolts
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REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET
1. Separate the front stabilizer bar with bracket.
REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and power steering link assembly.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Power Steering Link Assembly With Bolts And Nuts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE:
  Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
2. Pull out the power steering link assembly towards the left side of the vehicle while lifting the front stabilizer bar with bracket.
REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and the steering rack end sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Matchmarks On Tie Rod Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod assembly LH and the lock nut.
REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.