Matrix 2WD L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE) (2003)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
OVERHAUL
NOTICE: When installing, coat the parts indicated by the arrow with power steering fluid or molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
1. PRECAUTION
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. INSPECT CENTER FRONT WHEEL
4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY
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6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
9. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
b. Using SST, disconnect tie rod end sub-assy LH from the steering knuckle.
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10. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY RH
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HINT: Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
11. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
12. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
13. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSY
a. Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed tube assy.
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14. DISCONNECT RETURN TUBE SUB-ASSY
a. Using SST, disconnect the return tube sub-assy.
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