NOTICE: When installing, coat the parts indicated by the arrows with power steering fluid or molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease (See page PS-21).
1. INSPECT CENTER FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
3. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH SST 09628-62011
4. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH SST 09628-62011
HINT: Perform the same procedure on the other side.
5. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Fix the steering wheel with the seat belt.

(b) Release the 3 springs and separate the dust cover.

(c) Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft assembly and power steering gear assembly.
(d) Remove the bolt and separate the intermediate shaft assembly.
6. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
7. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure on the other side.
8. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and remove the stabilizer bracket No. 1.
9. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 RH

HINT: Perform the same procedure on the other side.
10. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the clip and disconnect the return tube assembly from the power steering gear assembly.

(b) Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed tube assembly from the power steering gear assembly.
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(c) Remove the bolt and separate the tube clamp.

(d) Remove the nut and separate the tube clamp.
11. REMOVE RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and the power steering gear assembly.
NOTICE: Do not damage the 2 pressure tubes.
Rack and pinion power steering gear
DisassemblyUnmatched Encryption Code
DTC B2794 Unmatched Encryption Code
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is output when a key with an incomplete key code is inserted into
the ignition key cylinder.
DTC No.
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
B2794
Key with incomplete key code inserted
Key
IN ...
Safety information for Safety Connect
Important! Read this information before using Safety Connect.
Exposure to radio frequency signals
The Safety Connect system installed in your vehicle is a low-power
radio transmitter and receiver. It receives and also sends out radio
frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Communi ...
On-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
(a) Using a dial gauge, check for backlash near the
center of the axle hub.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle
hub assembly.
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles
to the measuremen ...