STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel‐speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel‐speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1.  Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor. (with ABS) (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4X2 (EXCEPT HIGH CLEARANCE MODEL)].) (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4x2 (HIGH CLEARANCE MODEL), 4X4].)

2.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

4.  After installation, adjust the total toe-in. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT [4x2].) (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT [4x4].)

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1	Cotter pin
2	Locknut
3	Ball joint (See Ball Joint, Idler Arm, Steering Gear and Pitman Arm Removal Note.)
4	Tie rod
5	Locknut
6	Center link
7	Idler arm (See Ball Joint, Idler Arm, Steering Gear and Pitman Arm Removal Note.)
8	Bushing
9	Washer
10	Bolt, Nut, washer
11	Idler arm bracket
12	Pressure pipe
13	Return pipe
14	Bolt
15	Bolt, Nut, Washer
16	Steering gear and pitman arm (See Ball Joint, Idler Arm, Steering Gear and Pitman Arm Removal Note.)
17	Dust boot (Ball joint) (See Dust Boot (Ball Joint), Dust Boot (Idler Arm) Removal Note.) (See Dust Boot (Ball Joint) Installation Note.)
18	Dust boot (Idler arm) (See Dust Boot (Ball Joint), Dust Boot (Idler Arm) Removal Note.) (See Dust Boot (Idler Arm) Installation Note.)

Ball Joint, Idler Arm, Steering Gear and Pitman Arm Removal Note

1.  Remove the ball joint from the knuckle and center link, the idler arm from the center link, and steering gear and pitman arm from the center link using the SST.

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Dust Boot (Ball Joint), Dust Boot (Idler Arm) Removal Note

1.  Place the chisel against the boot and hold it at the angle shown.

2.  Remove the dust boot by tapping it with a hammer.

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Dust Boot (Idler Arm) Installation Note

1.  Wipe the grease off the ball joint.

2.  Put a small amount of lithium-based grease into a new dust boot.

3.  Install the dust boot using the SST and a press.

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Dust Boot (Ball Joint) Installation Note

1.  Wipe the grease off the ball joint.

2.  Put a small amount of lithium-based grease into a new dust boot.

3.  Install the dust boot onto to the ball joint.

4.  Set the SST over the boot and install a new clip.

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5.  Wipe away excessive grease.