REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

caution

Before removing the driver’s air bag module and steering wheel assembly, always refer to GROUP 52B - Service Precautions, Driver’s Air Bag Module and Clock Spring. Also, set the front wheels so that they are facing straight forward, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this, the SRS clock spring will be damaged, causing the SRS (air bag) to be inoperative and serious injury.
The parts indicated by * are the bolts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.
After the front wheel alignment adjustment, perform a calibration for the ASC-ECU to learn the steering wheel sensor neutral point. (Refer to GROUP 35C - On-vehicle Service, Steering Wheel Sensor Calibration ).

The removal service points and installation service points are the same as before.

Pre-removal Operation

Steering wheel assembly removal (Refer to GROUP 52B - Driver’s Air Bag Module and Clock Spring).
Engine roll rod assembly removal.
Lower arm assembly removal (Refer to GROUP 33 - Lower Arm).

Post-installation Operation

Lower arm assembly installation (Refer to GROUP 33 - Lower Arm).
Engine roll rod assembly installation.
Steering wheel assembly installation (Refer to GROUP 52B - Driver’s Air Bag Module and Clock Spring).
Checking steering wheel position with wheels straight ahead.
Wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to GROUP 33 - On-vehicle Service, Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment).

<LHD>

			Removal steps
		1.	Front axle crossmember cover <CVT>
		·	Steering column bolt (Intermediate shaft assembly and steering gear & linkage connection) (Refer to GROUP 37 - Steering Shaft)
		·	Self-locking nut (Tie-rod end and knuckle connection) (Refer to GROUP 26 - Front Axle Hub Assembly)
<<A>>		2.	Front suspension crossmember assembly
	>>C<<	3.	Steering shaft joint dust cover
	>>B<<	4.	Stabilizer bar fixture <Vehicles with 15 inch wheel>
	>>A<<	5.	Stabilizer bar bushing <Vehicles with 15 inch wheel>
		6.	Stabilizer bar <Vehicles with 15 inch wheel>
		7.	Steering gear and linkage assembly
		8.	Front suspension crossmember

<RHD>

			Removal steps
		1.	Front axle crossmember cover <CVT>
		2.	Heat protector
		·	Steering column bolt (Intermediate shaft assembly and steering gear & linkage connection)
		·	Self-locking nut (Tie-rod end and knuckle connection)
<<A>>		3.	Front suspension crossmember assembly
	>>C<<	4.	Steering shaft joint dust cover
	>>B<<	5.	Stabilizer bar fixture <Vehicles with 15 inch wheel>
	>>A<<	6.	Stabilizer bar bushing <Vehicles with 15 inch wheel>
		7.	Stabilizer bar <Vehicles with 15 inch wheel>
		8.	Steering gear and linkage assembly
		9.	Front suspension crossmember