Removal [02/2017 - 09/2019]: 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 12

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

1. Separate the clip (A), disengage the clip (B) from the vehicle body and separate the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.
   NOTE:

   Do not damage the clips (A) or (B).

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Refer to REMOVAL [02/2017 - 05/2018] , or refer to REMOVAL [05/2018 - ]

1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

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2. Install SST to the tie rod end sub-assembly LH.

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

   Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end sub-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 LH to prevent SST from falling off.

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

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   *a	String	*b	Molybdenum Grease Application Area
   *c	Place wrench here	*d	Center Nut
   	Turn	-	-

   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 LH 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 shown 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 LH.

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Disconnect the connector.

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2. Remove the bolt and separate the wire harness clamp bracket from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
3. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly from the front suspension crossmember sub-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.

4. Remove the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly from the steering link assembly.

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5. Remove the steering link assembly as shown in the illustration.

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   Remove in this Direction

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

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   *a	Protective Tape

   HINT: 

   Wrap SST with protective tape before use.

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

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Remove the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and lock nut.

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.