STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE STEERING GEAR REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.
- HINT:
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This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.
45259A
3.REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
45260
4.SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
45025D
5.SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Remove the 3 clips (A), disengage the clip (B) from the body and separate the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.
- NOTICE:
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Do not damage the clips (A) and (B).
6.REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
51442C
7.REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
51441C
8.REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
45047
9.SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the cotter pin and nut.

Install SST to the tie rod end sub-assembly LH.
- SST
- 09960-20010 (09961-02060)
- NOTICE:
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Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and SST are aligned.
Secure SST using a string.
- NOTICE:
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Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.
Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
- SST
- 09960-20010 (09961-02010)

*a | String | *b | Molybdenum grease application area |
*c | Place wrench here | *d | Turn |
*e | Center Nut | - | - |
- CAUTION:
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Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.
- NOTICE:
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Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle 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 indicated 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.
45046
10.SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- HINT:
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Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
48810
11.SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
48820B
12.SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
- HINT:
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Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
48069
13.SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
48068
14.SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- HINT:
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Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
51201
15.REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
45025D
16.REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly from the steering link assembly.
45221
17.REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

*a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering link assembly.
Remove the bolt and steering intermediate shaft from the steering link assembly.
18.REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

Remove the 4 bolts and steering link assembly from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
19.SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

*a | Protective Tape |
Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise.
- SST
- 09612-00012
- HINT:
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Wrap SST with protective tape before use.
45047
20.REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

*a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and steering gear assembly.
Remove the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and lock nut.
45046
21.REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- HINT:
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Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.