STEERING GEAR DISASSEMBLY


  1. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. A01602N

      Remove the 2 bolts and the wiring harness clamp bracket from the power steering link assembly.

  2. SECURE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A0160KIE01

      Using SST, secure the power steering link assembly in a vise.

      SST
      09612-00012

      Tech Tips

      Tape SST before use.

  3. REMOVE TIE ROD END LH


    1. A0163JUE04

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

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

  4. REMOVE TIE ROD END RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  5. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP


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

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP


    1. A0161JV

      Using pliers and a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp (LH side) as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the No. 1 steering rack boot.

    2. Remove the RH side by using the same procedure as the LH side.

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT


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

  8. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0162D0E03

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

      Note

      Avoid any impact to the steering rack.

    2. A01615XE01

      Using 2 SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (LH side) and the claw washer.

      SST
      09922-10010

      Note

      Use SST as shown in the illustration.

    3. A01620PE02

      Using 2 SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (RH side) and the claw washer.

      SST
      09922-10010

      Note

      Use SST as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

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