STEERING LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. SECURE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

   
   
   1. 

      *a	Protective Tape

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

      SST

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      Tech Tips

      Tape SST before use.

2. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

   
   

   1. 

      Disengage the claw and separate the wire harness connector from the wire harness clamp bracket.

   2. 

      Remove the 3 bolts and 3 wire harness clamp brackets.

3. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

   
   
   1. 

      *a

      Matchmark

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

   2. Remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.

4. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

   Tech Tips

   Perform 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. 

      for Type A:

      
      

      1. 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. 

      for Type B:

      
      

      1. Using 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.

   3. Remove the RH side No. 1 steering rack boot clamp by using the same procedure as for 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. Secure the power steering link assembly in a vise.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

   2. 

      *a	Hold
      *b	Turn

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

      SST

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      Note

      Use SST as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

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

   3. 

      *a	Hold
      *b	Turn

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

      SST

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      Note

      Use SST as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

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