NOTE: Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the steering gearbox.
Remove the steering gearbox.
Remove both tie-rod ends from the rack ends.
Remove the boot bands (A) and tie-rod clips (B). Pull the boot away from the ends of the steering gearbox. Repeat this step for the other side.
Hold the gearbox housing using a C-clamp (A) and wooden blocks (B) to a workbench as shown. Do not clamp the cylinder part of the gearbox housing in a vise.
Unbend the lock washer (A).
Unscrew both rack ends (A) with a wrench. Be careful not to damage the rack shaft surface with the wrench. Remove the rack end, the lock washer (B), the spacer (C), and the rubber stop (D).
Engine Oil Replacement
Allow the engine to reach operating temperature (fan comes on at least
twice).
Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.
Reinstall the drain bolt with a ...
Airbag System Components
The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. The airbag
system includes:
1 Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airba ...
Crankshaft Main Bearing Replacement
Main Bearing Clearance Inspection
Remove the bearing cap bridge, the main bearing caps, and main bearing
halves.
Clean each main journal and main bearing half with a clean s ...