STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY

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Caution
•  Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.
•  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.
•  Do not allow the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link to touch the body, the front shock absorber and coil spring, and the hand tool. Otherwise, the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link could be damaged.
•  To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.

1.  Remove the wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to the steering knuckle and set it aside.

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3.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Front under cover No.2 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Front under cover No.1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Splash shield (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle. (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT.)

5.  Disconnect the front lower arm ball joint from the steering knuckle. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7.  Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8.  Remove the front crossmember component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9.  Remove the steering gear and linkage from the front crossmember component. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

10.  Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.

L.H.D.

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R.H.D.

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1
Dust cover
2
Tie-rod end
(See Tie-rod End Disassembly Note.)
3
Locknut
4
Boot clamp
5
Boot band
(See Boot Band Disassembly Note.)
6
Boot
7
Tie rod
(See Tie Rod Disassembly Note.)
8
Steering gear


Tie-rod End Disassembly Note

1.  Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for proper installation.

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2.  Remove the tie-rod end.

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Boot Band Disassembly Note

1.  Insert a flathead screwdriver into the crimped part of the boot band, expand the crimped part and remove the boot band.

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Tie Rod Disassembly Note

1.  Lock the steering rack end (pinion gear side) against rotation using a wrench and remove the tie rod using the SST.

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