STEERING GEAR(for 2WD with VGRS) DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE


  1. FIX POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

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  2. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

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  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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  8. REMOVE HARNESS BRACKET


    1. for LHD:


      1. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 harness brackets.

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

    2. for RHD:


      1. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 harness brackets.

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

  9. INSPECT PRELOAD


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

      SST
      09616-00011

      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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      Text in Illustration
      *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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      Text in Illustration
      *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
      09922-10010

      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.