FIX STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
Using SST wrapped in protective tape, secure the steering gear assembly in a vise.
Tech Tips
Remove and reinstall SST as many times as necessary.
REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Place matchmarks on the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and rack end.
Remove the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and lock nut.
REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP LH
Using pliers, remove the rack boot clip.
REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP LH
Using a screwdriver, unstake and remove the rack boot clamp LH.
Note
Do not damage the rack boot LH.
REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the rack boot clamp LH.
REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT LH
REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT RH
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using SST, remove the rack end sub-assembly.
Note
Use SST in the correct direction, as shown in the illustration.
Securely hold the steering rack.
Using SST, hold the steering rack LH side and remove the rack end sub-assembly.
Note
Use SST in the correct direction, as shown in the illustration.
Securely hold the steering rack.
REMOVE STEERING RACK HOUSING GROMMET NO. 1
Using a clip remover and screwdriver, remove the 4 No. 1 steering rack housing grommets.