Removal

POWER STEERING: STEERING GEAR (w/ VGRS): REMOVAL

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTICE:
* w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal:





* When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

4. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD) Service and Repair

6. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD) Removal

7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for AWD) Service and Repair

8. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for AWD) Removal

9. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for AWD)





(a) Disconnect the 2 clamps.

(b) Remove the bolt and bracket.

10. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER (for 2WD) Removal

11. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER (for AWD) Removal

12. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for AWD) Removal

13. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for AWD) Removal

14. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for AWD) Removal

15. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSH (for AWD) Removal

16. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)





(a) Remove the 4 bolts and bracket.

17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)





(a) Remove the 4 bolts and bracket.

18. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) Removal

19. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD) Removal

20. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.

(b) Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the tie rod assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0397 in.) between the arm and spacers.

SST : 09960-20010

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NOTICE:
* Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
* As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm (0.0397 in.) or less.





(c) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle.

SST : 09960-20010

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NOTICE:
* Do not damage the dust cover.
* As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.
* Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

21. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

22. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

(a) Detach the 3 clips and disconnect the 5 connectors.

HINT
Disconnect connector A as shown in the illustration.





(b) Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts, power steering link and rack housing bracket from the front frame.





23. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

(a) Detach the 2 clips, 3 clamps and disconnect the 5 connectors.

HINT
Disconnect connector A as shown in the illustration.





(b) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 washers and power steering link from the front frame.