Removal [11/2015 - ]: Procedure
- PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- SECURE STEERING WHEEL
- REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 and Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- Remove the cotter pin and nut.
- Install SST to the tie rod end.
- SST: 09960-20010
- 09961-02060
NOTE:Make sure that the upper end of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.
- SST: 09960-20010
- 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.
- Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
- SST: 09960-20010
- 09961-02060
TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Center Nut - - *a String *b Grease Application Area *c Place the wrench here. - - WARNING:Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.
NOTE:- Install SST with the center nut so that A and B shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the 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.
- Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
- Do not damage the steering knuckle.
- SST: 09960-20010
- SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
- SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.