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Removal [11/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL 
    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.

  3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  4. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  5. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove clip A, detach clip B from the body and disconnect the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.
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      NOTE:

      Do not damage clip B.

  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 and Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  8. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  9. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
    2. Install SST to the tie rod end.
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      • SST: 09960-20010 
        1. 09961-02060
      NOTE:

      Make sure that the upper end of the tie rod end 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 end from the steering knuckle.
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        1. 09961-02060
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      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.
  11. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  13. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  15. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly from the steering link assembly.
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  16. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
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      NOTE:

      Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt because the nut has its own stopper.

  17. SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise.
      • SST: 09612-00012 
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape

      HINT: 

      Tape SST before use.

  18. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and steering gear assembly.
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Matchmark
    2. Remove the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and lock nut.
  19. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.