Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2009)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Removal
STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR (for 2WD): REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL
(a) Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.
HINT: This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.
3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET See: Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal
4. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY See: Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
5. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove clips A and the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly and disengage clip B from the body.
NOTE: Do not damage clips A and B.
6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
9. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and the nut.
(b) Install SST to the tie rod end.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02060
NOTE: Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.