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Removal [12/2022 - ]: Procedure

  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [03/2023 - ]

  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [03/2023 - ]
  3. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]

  4. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:

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

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      Front of the Vehicle - -
  5. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
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  6. SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 
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      1. Using SST with wrapped in protective tape, secure the steering link assembly in a vise.
        • SST: 09612-00012 
  7. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
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      *a Matchmark - -
      1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and steering gear assembly.
      2. Remove the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and lock nut.
  8. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.