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).
Transmission End Crankshaft Oil Seal Installation - In Car
Special Tools Required
Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Oil Seal Driver Attachment, 96 mm 07ZAD-PNAA100
Remove the transmission.
M/T model
A/T model ...
A/C System Charging (With A/C)
caution
Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate your
eyes, nose, or throat.
Be careful when connecting service equipment.
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Audio Remote Controls
Steering Wheel Controls
Control basic audio system functions using the controls mounted on the
steering
wheel.
■MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
DISC mode appear ...