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Steering Linkage: Removal

  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. DRAIN POWER STEERING FLUID 
  3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET  (See REMOVAL )
  4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Fix the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.

      HINT:

      This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

      Fig 1: Fixing Steering Wheel With Seat Belt
      G05540569Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly and the intermediate shaft.
      3. Fig 2: Identifying Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Intermediate Shaft
      G05540498Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt, and then disconnect the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly from the intermediate shaft.
  5. DISCONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  9. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  10. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

  11. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the tube clamp from the power steering link.
      Fig 3: Locating Tube Clamp Bolt
      G05540571Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed tube.

      SST 09023-12701 

      3. Fig 4: Disconnecting Pressure Feed Tube
      G05540572Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  13. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

  14. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH LOWER  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH LOWER 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

  16. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR PANEL BRACE  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  19. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  20. SUSPEND ENGINE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE NO. 1 HOOK 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the hook.
      Fig 5: Locating No. 1 Hook Bolts
      G05540573Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and separate the center member.
      Fig 6: Locating Front Suspension Crossmember Sub-Assembly Bolts
      G05540574Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and 3 nuts and disconnect the engine mounting insulator rear from the crossmember.
      3. Fig 7: Locating Engine Mounting Insulator Bolts And Nut
      G05540575Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a transmission jack, support the crossmember.
    4. Remove the 4 bolts and crossmember bracket LH.
      Fig 8: Locating Crossmember Bracket LH Bolts
      G05540576Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the 4 bolts and crossmember bracket RH.
      Fig 9: Locating Crossmember Bracket Bolts RH
      G05540577Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the 2 nuts and crossmember with power steering link.
      7. Fig 10: Locating Crossmember Nuts
      G05540578Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  24. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 
    1. Put matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and the pinion shaft.
    2. Remove the bolt and intermediate shaft.
      Fig 11: Identifying Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft And Pinion Shaft
      G05540579Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and power steering link from the crossmember.
      NOTE: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut fixed.
      Fig 12: Locating Power Steering Link Assembly Bolts
      G05540580Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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