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Removal [09/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 

    Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - 11/2017] , or refer to PRECAUTION [11/2017 - 10/2018] , or refer to PRECAUTION [10/2018 - 10/2022] , or refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]

  2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - ]

  3. REMOVE LOWER MAIN SHAFT DUST COVER 
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      Remove the 2 bolts and lower main shaft dust cover.

  4. REMOVE STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 
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      Loosen the bolt (A).

      NOTE:

      Do not remove the bolt (A).

    2. Remove the bolt (B).
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      *a Matchmark

      Slide the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.

    4. Separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.
    5. While pushing the claws on both sides of the connector, move the lock as shown in the illustration.
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    6. Disconnect the connector from the steering actuator assembly.
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      Using a screwdriver and needle-nose pliers, loosen the clamp as shown in the illustration.

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      *a Matchmark

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

    9. Remove the steering actuator assembly with the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the vehicle.
  5. REMOVE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and steering actuator assembly.
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      *a Matchmark
    2. Remove the bolt and steering sliding yoke sub-assembly.