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Removal [08/2020 - 08/2021]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    1. When handling the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly:
      1. Do not subject the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly (especially the motor and torque sensor) to any impact. Replace the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with a new one if subjected to a strong impact.
      2. Do not pull the wire harness when moving the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
      3. When the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly has been replaced, perform torque sensor zero point calibration.

        Refer to CALIBRATION [04/2018 -]

    2. When disconnecting or reconnecting the connectors:
      1. Before disconnecting connectors related to the power steering system, turn the engine switch to ON, center the steering wheel, turn the engine switch off, and then disconnect the connectors.
      2. Before reconnecting connectors related to the power steering system, ensure that the engine switch is off. Then center the steering wheel and turn the engine switch to ON.
        NOTE:

        Do not turn the engine switch to ON when the steering wheel is not centered.

      3. If the above operations are not carried out properly, the steering center point (zero point) will deviate, which may lead to a difference in steering effort between turning right and left.

        HINT: 

        If there is a difference in steering effort between turning right and left, perform torque sensor zero point calibration.

        Refer to CALIBRATION [04/2018 -]

  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. SECURE STEERING WHEEL 
    1. Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.
      GTY885226Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

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

  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  5. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 

    for A25A-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

    for 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 

    for A25A-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

    for 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    for A25A-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

    for 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for A25A-FKS) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  9. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH (for 2GR-FKS) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  10. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH (for 2GR-FKS) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  11. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
      NOTE:

      Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

      GTY742577Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    2. Put matchmarks on the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly.
    3. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
  12. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
      GTY755263Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install SST to the tie rod assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY745342Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        1. 09961-02060
      NOTE:

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

    3. Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        1. 09961-02010
      GTY746195Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a String *b Molybdenum Grease Application Area
      *c Place wrench here *d Center Nut
      Turn - -
      WARNING:

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

      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.
  13. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    for A25A-FKS: Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 -]

    for 2GR-FKS: Refer to REMOVAL [04/2018 - 08/2021]

  15. REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR (for A25A-FKS) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and steering gear heat insulator from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
      GTY755256Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

      HINT: 

      Release the lock before rotating the lock lever.

      GTY741288Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the wire harness from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
  17. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY GUARD (for A25A-FKS) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 42

  18. REMOVE FUEL PUMP PROTECTOR (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43

  19. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS 

    for A25A-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 44

    for 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 51

  20. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  21. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET (for A25A-FKS) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.
      GTY754520Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH from the front frame assembly.
      GTY894079Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the front stabilizer bar with the 2 front stabilizer links, front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH, front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH and 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushings from the front frame assembly.
  22. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET (for 2GR-FKS) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.
      GTY754520Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH from the front frame assembly.

      HINT: 

      Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

    3. Remove the front stabilizer bar with 2 front stabilizer links, front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH, front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH and 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushings from the front frame assembly.
  23. REMOVE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly from the front frame assembly.
      GTY755260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  24. SECURE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, secure the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly in a vise.
      • SST: 09612-00012 
      GTY770872Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protective Tape

      HINT: 

      Wrap SST with protective tape before use.

  25. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
      GTY772186Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    2. Remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.
  26. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  27. REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR (for 2GR-FKS) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and steering gear heat insulator from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
      GTY771772Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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