STEERING GEAR > REMOVAL

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CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column (Click here).



1. 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.



2. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.



4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.



5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

  1. Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent necessary to remove the No. 1 lower instrument panel.



6. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


B216306

  1. Remove the 2 <C> bolts.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and the 7 clips and separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.



    B216314

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3 connector.



    B216315

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the hood lock control lever.



7. REMOVE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    B213964E01

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, release the locking button.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Locking Button

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, disconnect the airbag connector and remove the instrument panel wire.



    B213966

  1. Remove the 3 bolts.

  1. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the knee airbag assembly.



8. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    I105288

  1. Disconnect the connector.

    HINT:
    If the vehicle is equipped with stop and start system, disconnect the connector.



    I105072

  1. Remove the clip.

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the air duct.



9. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    C196528

  1. Use a seat belt to fix the steering wheel assembly in place, in order to avoid breaking of the spiral cable.



    C193207E01

  1. Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and the steering gear sub-assembly.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Matchmark

  1. Loosen bolt A, remove bolt B and separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.



10. SEPARATE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    C193208E01

  1. Disengage clip A, separate clip B from the body and separate the steering column hole cover sub-assembly.



11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL


12. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 1KR-FE, 1NR-FE)

  1. for 1KR-FE:

    1. Remove the intake manifold sub-assembly (Click here).

  1. for 1NR-FE:

    1. Remove the intake manifold sub-assembly (Click here).



13. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD W/ TURBOCHARGER (for 1ND-TV)

  1. Remove the exhaust manifold w/ turbocharger (Click here).



14. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


C193211

  1. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.



    C196109E01

  1. Install SST (spacer B) to the threaded section of the tie rod end.

    SST
    09960-20010   (09961-02060)

    NOTICE:
    Make sure the upper ends of the threaded section of the tie rod end and SST (spacer B) are aligned.



  1. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the front axle assembly.


    C196110E01

    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Place the wrench here
    SST
    09960-20010   (09961-02010)

    NOTICE:
    1. Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
    2. Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
    3. Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
    4. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
    5. Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.



15. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.



16. REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


C196459

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and separate the steering gear.



    C196458

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and the steering gear assembly from the body.

  1. Remove the steering gear assembly through the right wheel housing.

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not damage the steering gear rack boot.
    2. Do not damage the vehicle body.



17. REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and the power steering gear from the body.

  1. Remove the steering gear assembly through the left wheel housing.

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not damage the steering gear rack boot.
    2. Do not damage the vehicle body.