Removal [11/2022 - 09/2024]: Procedure

ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

SECURE STEERING WHEEL

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.

REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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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REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2022 - ]
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
for M20A-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [11/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [03/2023 - 09/2024]

for 2ZR-FXE: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

for G16E-GTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for G16E-GTS with Engine Under Cover Air Guide)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (for G16E-GTS with Engine Under Cover Air Guide)
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2023 - 09/2024]
DRAIN WASHER FLUID (for G16E-GTS with Engine Under Cover Air Guide)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
REMOVE INLET HOSE (for G16E-GTS with Engine Under Cover Air Guide)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WASHER JAR ASSEMBLY (for G16E-GTS with Engine Under Cover Air Guide)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER AIR GUIDE (for G16E-GTS with Engine Under Cover Air Guide)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH (for G16E-GTS)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH (except G16E-GTS)
for M20A-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [11/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [03/2023 - 09/2024]

for 2ZR-FXE: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
for M20A-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [11/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [03/2023 - 09/2024]

for 2ZR-FXE: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

for G16E-GTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (except G16E-GTS)
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for G16E-GTS)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20
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.

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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.

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.

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.

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
for G16E-GTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

except G16E-GTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
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
for G16E-GTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27

except G16E-GTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26
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.

REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (except G16E-GTS)

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.

REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for G16E-GTS)

Remove the 4 bolts and 2 nuts to the steering link assembly, No. 2 steering rack housing bracket and No. 1 steering rack housing bracket from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

NOTE:

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

SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise.

SST: 09612-00012

*a	Protective Tape

HINT:

Wrap SST with protective tape before use.

REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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

Matchmark

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

REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.