Venza FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2010)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Removal
STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR (for 2GR-FE): REMOVAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the steering intermediate shaft assembly and pinion shaft of steering gear assembly, be sure to place matchmarks
before servicing.
1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
HINT
Refer to the procedure up to Remove Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Assembly/Removal.
2. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
HINT
Refer to the procedure up to Remove Propeller with Center Bearing Shaft Assembly See: Engine, Cooling and
Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Assembly/Removal.
3. SECURE STEERING WHEEL
(a) Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent it from rotating.
HINT
This operation is necessary to prevent damage to the spiral cable.
4. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
NOTICE:
Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.
(b) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.