Removal/Instalation

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheel.





2. Remove the coupling bolt.





3. Remove the tie rods from the knuckle arms, using the Special Tool (09568-31000).





4. Remove the rear roll stopper bracket assembly and then remove the rear mounting bolts. (3EA)
5. Remove the steering gear box mounting clamp.





6. Move the steering gear and linkage assembly toward the right side of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION





1. Install the rubber mount on the gear box as shown.
2. Install the pinion in the coupling and install the rack and pinion assembly to the crossmember.

CAUTION:
1. Make sure that the rack and pinion assembly Is not tilted or twisted when Installed.
Care must be taken not to apply excessive torque, as It distorts the rack and pinion assembly and affects the steering effort required.

3. Tighten the coupling bolt.
Tightening torque
Joint and pinion: 15 - 20 Nm (150 - 200 kg-cm, 11 - 15 ft. lbs.)
4. Install the tie rods on the knuckle.

CAUTION: Align the slot of the nut with the split pin hole of the stud and tighten the nut to specification.

Tightening torque
Tie rod ball joint and knuckle arm 16 - 34 Nm (160 - 340 kg-cm, 12 - 25 ft. lbs.)
5. Adjust the wheel alignment.
6. After confirming that the bellows are not twisted, install the clip on the end of the bellows.