STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.]

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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.

•  Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.

1.  Drain the power steering fluid. (See POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION.)

2.  Remove the front under cover A and front under cover B. (See FRONT UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the middle pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

4.  Remove the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove the intermediate shaft installation bolt, and disconnect the steering shaft. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove the front crossmember, steering gear and linkage component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.].)

7.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

9.  After installation, adjust the total toe-in. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1	Insulator
2	Front stabilizer
3	Steering gear and linkage (See Steering Gear and Linkage Installation Note.)

Steering Gear and Linkage Installation Note

1.  Tighten the mounting bracket bolts to the specified torque in the order shown.

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