STEERING GEAR DISASSEMBLY


  1. REMOVE STEERING LEFT TURN PRESSURE TUBE


    1. A003C1K

      Using a union nut wrench, remove the steering left turn pressure tube.

  2. REMOVE STEERING RIGHT TURN PRESSURE TUBE


    1. A003BV2

      Using a union nut wrench, remove the steering right turn pressure tube.

  3. FIX POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A003HKGE01

      Using SST, secure the power steering link assembly.

      SST
      09612-00012

      Tech Tips

      Tape the SST before use.

  4. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003F0CE01

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

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

  5. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  6. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP


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

  7. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO.2 CLAMP


    1. A003FQ5

      Using pliers and a screwdriver, remove the steering rack boot No.2 clamp as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the boot.

  8. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO.1 CLAMP

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the steering rack boot No.2 clamp.

  9. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO.2

  10. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO.1

  11. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003I4SE01

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

      Note

      Avoid any impact to the steering rack.

    2. A003DJVE01

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

      SST
      09922-10010

      Note

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

    3. A003ICVE01

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

      SST
      09922-10010

      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.

  12. REMOVE POWER STEERING RACK GUIDE


    1. A003BJ1E01

      Using SST, remove the power steering rack guide spring cap nut.

      SST
      09922-10010

      Note

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

    2. Using a straight hexagon wrench 24 mm (0.94 in.), remove the power steering rack guide spring cap.

    3. Remove the compression spring and the power steering rack guide.

    4. Remove the rack guide seat from the power steering rack guide.

  13. REMOVE POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY


    1. A003APME01

      Remove the 2 bolts and the power steering control valve assembly.

    2. Remove the gasket.

  14. REMOVE CYLINDER END STOPPER


    1. Body type narrow:


      1. A003F2WE01

        Loosen the bolt.

      2. A003D42E01

        Using SST, remove the cylinder end stopper from the rack housing.

        SST
        09631-20120

      3. Remove the tube support retainer.

    2. Body type wide:


      1. A003EBFE01

        Using SST, remove the cylinder end stopper and the spacer from the rack housing.

        SST
        09631-20120

      2. Using a screwdriver, remove the O-ring from the cylinder end stopper.

        Note

        Be careful not to damage the cylinder end stopper.

        Tech Tips

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      3. Using a screwdriver, remove the bushing from the cylinder end stopper.

        Note

        Be careful not to damage the cylinder end stopper.

        Tech Tips

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  15. REMOVE POWER STEERING RACK


    1. Temporarily install the service bolt to the power steering rack.

      Recommended service bolt
      Thread diameter
      14 mm (0.55 in.)
      Thread pitch
      1.5 mm (0.059 in.)
    2. A003G6GE01

      Using a press, remove the power steering rack.

    3. Remove the cylinder end stopper oil seal from the power steering rack.

    4. A003BPEE02

      Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal and the O-ring from the power steering rack.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the oil seal groove on the power steering rack.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  16. REMOVE POWER STEERING CYLINDER TUBE OIL SEAL


    1. A003CGRE02

      Install SST (09612-07120) to SST (09612-07210).

      SST
      09612-70100   ( 09612-07120, 09612-07210 )

      Note


      • Lightly apply MP grease to the tip of SST (09612-07230) and inside of SST (09612-07210 and 09612-07120) before use.

      • Completely install SST (09612-07120) to SST (09612-07210) to prevent damage to the inside of the rack housing.

    2. A003GN5E01

      Insert SST (09612-07210) into the rack housing at a slant until it comes in contact with the power steering cylinder tube oil seal. Install SST (09612-07220) to SST (09612-07210).

      SST
      09612-70100   ( 09612-07120, 09612-07210, 09612-07220 )

      Note

      Do not damage the inside of the power steering rack housing.

    3. A003GLRE01

      Hold SST, (09612-70220) and pull SST (09612-07210) to position SST (09612-07120) to the inside of the rack housing.

      SST
      09612-70100   ( 09612-07120, 09612-07210, 09612-07220, 09612-07230 )

      Tech Tips

      Ensure that SST (09612-07120) is positioned at the chamfered part between the power steering cylinder tube oil seal and the rack housing.

    4. A003FN8E01

      Install SST (09612-07240) to SST (09612-07230). Insert the tip of SST (09612-07230) into the service hole of SST (09612-07120) in the rack housing.

      SST
      09612-70100   ( 09612-07120, 09612-07230, 09612-07240 )

      Note


      • Ensure that SST (09612-07240) is installed to prevent damage to SST (09612-07120).

      • Do not damage the inside of the rack housing.

    5. A003AWWE01

      Install SST (09951-07150) to SST (09612-07230). Using a press, remove the power steering cylinder tube oil seal.

      SST
      09612-70100   ( 09612-07120, 09612-07230, 09612-07240 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07150 )

      Note

      Do not damage the rack housing.

      Tech Tips

      Change SST (09951-07150) for another, from the set, with different length as needed.