STEERING GEAR (for AWD with VGRS) DISASSEMBLY


  1. FIX POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


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      *a Protective Tape

      Using SST, secure the power steering link assembly.

      SST
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      Tech Tips

      Tape the SST before use.

  2. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


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      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and the steering rack end sub-assembly.

    2. Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod assembly LH and the lock nut.

  3. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP


    1. Using pliers, remove the 2 steering rack boot clips.

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP


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      for Type A:


      1. Using pliers, squeeze the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp.

      2. Using a screwdriver, move the end of the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp as shown in the illustration to remove the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp.

        Note

        If the No. 1 steering rack boot is damaged when removing the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp, replace the No. 1 steering rack boot with a new one.

        Tech Tips

        Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

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      for Type B:

      Using a screwdriver, unstake the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp to remove it.

      Note

      If the No. 1 steering rack boot is damaged when removing the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp, replace the No. 1 steering rack boot with a new one.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT


    1. Remove the 2 No. 1 steering rack boots.

  7. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Using a screwdriver and a hammer, unstake the RH and LH claw washers.

      Note

      Avoid any impact to the steering rack.

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      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Using SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (LH side) and the claw washer.

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      Note

      Use SST 09922-10010 following the direction shown in the illustration.

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      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Using SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (RH side) and the claw washer.

      SST
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      Note

      Use SST 09922-10010 following the direction shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Using SST, hold the rack and remove the steering rack end sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE HARNESS BRACKET


    1. for LHD:


      1. Remove the bolt and harness bracket.

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      2. Using a screwdriver, detach the harness clamp from the harness bracket.

    2. for RHD:


      1. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 harness brackets.

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      2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 harness clamps from the harness brackets.

  9. INSPECT PRELOAD


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      Using SST, measure the preload (turning torque) a few times.

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      Tech Tips


      • Take measurements in a range of 90° to the left and right.

      • Measure for approximately 3 seconds.

      • Record the average of the measurements.

  10. REMOVE STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY


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      *a Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the rack guide spring cap and rack housing.

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      Remove the bolt and harness cover.

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      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Using SST and a hexagon wrench, fix the rack guide spring cap in place and remove the rack guide spring cap nut.

      SST
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      Note

      Use SST as shown in the illustration.

    4. Using a hexagon wrench, remove the rack guide spring cap and rack guide spring.

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      Using an "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and steering actuator.

    6. Remove the O-ring and spacer from the steering actuator.