Removal

POWER STEERING: STEERING GEAR (for 4WD): REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working. Service Precautions
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
5. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY NO.2





(a) Fix the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.
HINT: This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.





(b) Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2.
HINT: Do not disconnect the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2 from the power steering link assembly.





(c) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2 from the power steering link assembly.
(d) Separate the intermediate shaft assembly No.2 from the power steering link assembly.
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the clip and the nut.





(b) Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from the steering knuckle
SST: 09628-00011
- Hang SST with a string, etc. to prevent it from falling.
- Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
- Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
- Do not damage the steering knuckle.
- Make sure that the SST is securely set to the steering knuckle spacer.
- If the spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.

7. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
SST: 09628-00011
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

8. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSMISSION
HINT: Refer to the instructions for removal of the engine assembly (2GR-FSE) Removal.

9. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and the power steering link assembly from the front frame assembly.