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Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Steering Section: Steering Column
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM0000039SI004X
Title: VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING: STEERING ACTUATOR: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: PRECAUTION (2008 LX570) .

1. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the steering column assembly STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL (2008 LX570) .

2. REMOVE STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY



(a) While pushing the claws on both sides of the connector, move the lock in the direction of the arrow.

(b) Disconnect the connector.

(c) Hold the clamp with needle nose pliers, then insert a screwdriver and turn it in the direction shown in the illustration to remove the clamp of the steering column hole cover.

(d) Put matchmarks on the steering actuator and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.

(e) Remove the bolt, and then pull out the actuator assembly toward the inside of the vehicle.