Toyota 4Runner: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)

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6. DISCONNECT COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY

HINT:

This procedure is performed to make space for removing and installing the power steering link installation bolt.

(a) Remove the fan and generator V belt.

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(b) Remove the bolt to separate the suction hose sub-assembly.

(c) Remove the 3 bolts and nut, and separate the cooler compressor assembly in the direction shown in the illustration.

Separate in this Direction

7. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

(a) Disconnect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft (See page ).

8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end assembly. SST: 09610-20012

9. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

10. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

HINT:

Only remove the tie rod end sub-assembly LH. The tie rod end sub-assembly RH does not need to be removed.

(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH, lock nut and steering rack end sub-assembly.

(b) Remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.

11. REMOVE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering gear assembly.

(b) Remove the clamp and disconnect the pressure feed tube (return tube side) from the steering gear. NOTICE: Do not damage the pressure feed tube.

(c) Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the pressure feed tube (pressure feed tube side) from the power steering gear. NOTICE: Do not damage the pressure feed tube. HINT: Move the steering gear until it reaches a position where the pressure feed tube can be removed, and then perform the procedure.

(d) Remove the bolt and disconnect the pressure feed tube clamp. NOTICE: Do not damage the pressure feed tube.

(e) Pull the power steering gear assembly out of the vehicle in the order shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction (1)

Remove in this Direction (2)