Steering Wheel Removal Note
- Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position and remove the steering wheel using a suitable puller. CAUTION: Do not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a hammer. The column will collapse.
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Scheme 4: STEERING SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
- Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
- Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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Scheme 5: Steering Lock Mounting Bolts and Bracket Disassembly Note
- Use a chisel to make a groove in the heads of the steering lock mounting bolts. Remove the bolts with a screwdriver. Remove the steering lock component.
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Scheme 6: Steering Lock Mounting Bolts and Bracket Assembly Note
- Install the steering lock component. Install the new steering lock mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts until the heads break off.
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Scheme 7: STEERING SHAFT INSPECTION
Scheme 8
- Inspect the following, and replace the column component as necessary. Column bearing damage. Steering shaft length. Length 593.8-595.8 mm (23.38-23.45 in)
STEERING REAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
| 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. |
Scheme 9
- With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Adjust the total toe-in.
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Scheme 10: Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal Note
- Separate the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the SST.
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Scheme 11: STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
- Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
- Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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Scheme 12: Tie Rod Disassembly Note
- Unclamp the washer.
- Remove the tie rod.
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Scheme 13: Adjusting Cover Disassembly Note
- Remove the adjusting cover using the SST.
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Scheme 14: Oil Seal Disassembly Note
- Remove the oil seal using the SST.
