STEERING LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE


  1. FIX RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY


    1. A000QLKE03

      Using SST, secure the power steering link assembly.

      SST
      09612-00012

      Tech Tips

      Tape SST before use.

  2. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. A000RUU

      Remove the 3 bolts and 3 harness clamp brackets.

  3. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A000NRYE11
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

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

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

  4. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for 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. A000T2O

      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.

    2. A000R3T

      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.

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT


    1. Remove the 2 steering rack boots.

      Note

      If there is rust, water or foreign matter inside either of the rack boots, replace the power steering assembly.