Removal [11/2016 - ]: Procedure

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

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   HINT: 

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

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

1. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering link assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Remove the bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.

1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

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2. Install SST to the tie rod assembly LH.

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   • SST: 09960-20010 
     1. 09961-02060
   NOTE:

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

3. Secure SST using a string.
   NOTE:

   Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.

4. Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
   • SST: 09960-20010 
     1. 09961-02010

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   *a	String	*b	Molybdenum grease application area
   *c	Place wrench here	*d	Turn
   *e	Center Nut	-	-

   WARNING:

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

   NOTE:

   • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle 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 indicated in the illustration.
   • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover sub-assembly.
   • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
   • Do not damage the steering knuckle.

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 44

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Separate the front stabilizer bar with front stabilizer link assembly from the front frame assembly.
   NOTE:

   Use wire or an equivalent tool to secure the front stabilizer bar with front stabilizer link assembly.

1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and separate the steering link assembly from the front frame assembly.

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   NOTE:

   • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
   • Use wire or an equivalent tool to secure the steering link assembly.

Refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]

1. Remove the steering link assembly from the vehicle body.

1. Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise.
   • SST: 09612-00012 

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   *a	Protective Tape

   HINT: 

   Tape SST before use.

1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and steering gear assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Remove the bolt and steering gear heat insulator from the steering link assembly.

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