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Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  4. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  5. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  6. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  7. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.
    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) to the tie rod end sub-assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0397 in.) between the arm and spacers.
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        1. 09961-02060
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm (0.0397 in.) or less.
    3. Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        1. 09961-02010
      GTY378183Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Body *2 Claw
      *3 Nut *4 Spacer B
      *a Parallel *b 1 mm (0.0397 in.)
      *c Molybdenum Grease Application Area *d String
      *e Place the wrench here - -
    4. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
      NOTE:
      • Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and the tip of SST.
      • Do not damage the dust cover.
      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
      • Do not damage the steering knuckle.
      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.
      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
  8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  10. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.
      GTY373935Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

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

    2. Place matchmarks on the sliding yoke of the steering intermediate shaft.
      GTY382349Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
  11. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  12. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18

  14. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20

  16. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22

  18. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the clamp.
    2. Remove the No. 1 steering column sub-assembly from the steering gear hole cover.
      GTY164438Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 
    1. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering gear assembly.
      GTY381787Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    2. Remove the bolt and steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear assembly.
  20. REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering gear assembly from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
      GTY369886Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut fixed in place.

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