STEERING LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE


  1. SECURE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


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      *a Protective Tape

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

      SST
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      Tech Tips

      Wrap SST with protective tape before use.

  2. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


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      Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and separate the wire harness connector from the wire harness clamp bracket.

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      Remove the 3 bolts and 3 wire harness clamp brackets.

  3. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


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      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH, lock nut 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 (for LH Side)


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

  6. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP


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

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the No. 2 steering rack boot.

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

    Tech Tips

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

  9. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT


    1. Remove the No. 2 steering rack boot.

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT

    Tech Tips

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