Steering Gearbox: Removal
- Set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
- Adjust the tilt position of the column assembly steering to the neutral position.CAUTION: Place the tilt lever to the lock position after the column assembly steering is adjusted.
- Prevent the steering wheel from turning using the seat belt.CAUTION: Make sure the steering wheel is firmly secured to avoid damaging the harness.
- Remove the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL .
- Remove the under cover front and the under cover COMPL front T/M. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
- Remove the under cover rear. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FLOOR UNDER PROTECTOR>REMOVAL .
- Remove the sub frame front LWR C COMPL. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>SUB FRAME>REMOVAL .
- Remove the stabilizer front and the sub frame COMPL as a unit. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>REMOVAL>STABILIZER .
- Disconnect the tie-rod end. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>TIE-ROD END>REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the lower side of the universal joint assembly steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL .
- Remove the bolts, and then remove the steering gearbox assembly.