Prius L4-1.8L (2ZR-FXE) Hybrid (2010)
(a) Remove the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly from the steering link assembly.
25. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering link assembly.
(b) Remove the bolt and steering intermediate shaft from the steering link assembly.
26. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt because the nut has its own stopper.
27. SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise.
SST : 09612-00012
HINT
Tape SST before use.
28. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH