RX400h · Service Manual STEERING

REMOVAL

Removal / installation


1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. SEPARATE CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
(Click here)

3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.2

5. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

  1. C107656E01
    Support the front suspension lower arm No.1 with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

  1. C107661E04
    Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber.

    HINT:
    If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.


6. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.


7. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. C111458
    Fix the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.

    HINT:
    This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

  1. C111429E01
    Loosen the bolt (A) and remove the clamp from the steering column hole shield.

  1. Loosen the bolt (B).

    HINT:
    Do not remove the bolt (B).

  1. C111478
    Remove the bolt, and then slide the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly.

  1. C111430E01
    Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.

  1. Separate the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.


8. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

  1. Remove the cotter pin and the nut.

  1. C108514E01
    Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
    SST
    09628-00011  

    NOTICE:
    1. Hang SST with a string, etc. to prevent it from falling.
    2. Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
    3. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
    4. Do not damage the steering knuckle.


9. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
SST
09628-00011  

HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.


10. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

HINT:
Refer to the instructions for removal of the engine assembly (Click here).


11. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

  1. C111459
    Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and the power steering link assembly from the front frame assembly.

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