STEERING LINKAGE > REMOVAL

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1. PRECAUTION


2. 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.



3. PLACE FRONT WHEEL FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


4. REMOVE STERRING PAD ASSEMBLY


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  1. Straighten the front wheels.

  1. Using a T30 "torx" socket, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along each screw circumference catches on the screw case.



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  1. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

    NOTICE:
    When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

  1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the airbag connector.

    CAUTION:
    When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

  1. Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering pad.



5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


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  1. Remove the steering wheel set nut.

  1. Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.

  1. Using SST, remove the steering wheel.

    SST
    09950-50013   (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)



6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER


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  1. Remove the 3 screws and cover lower.



7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER


8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the connectors.

  1. Detach the claw and remove the wiper switch.

    NOTICE:
    Do not push the claw with excessive force as damage may occur.



9. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    B087887

  1. Disconnect the connector.



    B113202

  1. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the band clamp as shown in the illustration.



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  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the switch.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.



10. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

  1. Detach the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.



11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL


12. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 4WD)

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and under cover.



13. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 4WD)

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and under cover.



14. REMOVE FRONT SIDE MEMBER TO FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER BRACE

  1. Remove the 8 bolts and crossmember brace.



15. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR FRONT

  1. Remove the stabilizer bar front from the vehicle body.



16. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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  1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

  1. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle arm.

    SST
    09628-62011  



17. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.



18. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Make matchamrks on the intermediate shaft and steering link.

  1. Remove the bolt and intermediate shaft from the steering link.



19. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY


    G039370E02

  1. Using SST, loosen the flare nut and disconnect the pressure feed tube.

    SST
    09023-12701  



    G039368E01

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the pressure feed tube from the steering link.



20. DISCONNECT STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE


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  1. Remove the clip and disconnect the return hose.



    G039369E02

  1. Using SST, disconnect the outlet return tube.

    SST
    09023-12700  



21. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


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  1. Fix the 2 nuts in place and remove the 2 bolts. Then remove the link from the frame.

    NOTICE:
    Never turn the nut. Be sure to turn the bolt.

    HINT:
    4WD
    Removal of the link may be easier if the following is performed: 1) remove the differential mount, and 2) slide the differential toward the rear of the vehicle.