Removal [01/2017 - 05/2023]: Procedure

Refer to PRECAUTION [01/2017 - ]

Refer to REMOVAL [01/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to REMOVAL [09/2018 - 05/2023]

1. Loosen the bolt (A).
   NOTE:

   Do not remove the bolt (A).

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2. Remove the bolt (B).
3. Slide the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly and put matchmarks on the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly and rack and pinion steering gear assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

4. Separate the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly from the rack and pinion steering gear assembly.

1. While pushing the claws on both sides of the connector, move the lock as shown in the illustration.

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2. Disconnect the connector from the steering actuator assembly.
3. Using a screwdriver and needle-nose pliers, loosen the clamp as shown in the illustration.

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4. Put matchmarks on the steering actuator assembly and No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

5. Remove the steering actuator assembly with the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly from the vehicle.

1. Put matchmarks on the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly and steering actuator assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Remove the bolt.
3. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly from the steering actuator assembly.

   HINT: 

   Even if the claw is broken, the steering actuator assembly can be reused if the claw is removed.

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   *1	Steering Sliding with Shaft Yoke Sub-assembly
   *2	Steering Actuator assembly
   *a	Claw