STEERING GEAR DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark
      *b Length A

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

    2. Measure length A and record the measurement.

    3. Remove the tie rod end LH.

  2. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  3. REMOVE TURN PRESSURE TUBE


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      Using a union nut wrench, remove the turn pressure tube LH and RH.

  4. REMOVE STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE


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      Using a union nut wrench, remove the return tube from the steering gear.

  5. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP LH


    1. Using pliers, remove the steering rack boot clip.

  6. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP LH

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    1. Using pliers, remove the boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the steering rack boot.

  8. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT


    1. Remove the No. 2 steering rack boot.

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT


    1. Remove the No. 1 steering rack boot.

  11. SECURE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY


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      Using SST, secure the steering gear assembly.

      SST
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      Tech Tips

      Tape SST before use.

  12. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *A LH Side
      *B RH Side
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Using SST, hold the steering rack (LH side).

      SST
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    2. Using SST, remove the steering rack end (LH side) from the steering rack.

      SST
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      Tech Tips

      Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.

    3. Using SST, remove the steering rack end (RH side) from the steering rack.

      SST
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      Tech Tips

      Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.

      Note


      • Be sure to rotate SST in the correct direction.

      • Be sure to keep the steering rack fixed in place with SST.