STEERING GEAR DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE


  1. SECURE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY


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      *1 Protective Tape

      Using SST, secure the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly in a vise.

      SST
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      Tech Tips

      Tape SST before use.

  2. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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      *1 Matchmark

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

    2. Remove the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and lock nut.

  3. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for both the LH side and RH side.


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

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for both the LH side and RH side.


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      Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the No. 1 steering rack boot.

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT

    Note

    If the No. 1 steering rack boot is fissured, damaged or deteriorated, replace it with a new one.

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for both the LH side and RH side.

  7. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY


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

      SST
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      *A for LHD - -
      *a LH Side *b RH Side
      *c Turn *d Hold

      Note

      Turn SST in the direction as shown in the illustration.

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      Text in Illustration
      *A for RHD - -
      *a LH Side *b RH Side
      *c Turn *d Hold

      Note

      Turn SST in the direction as shown in the illustration.

  8. REMOVE STEERING RACK GUIDE


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      Using SST, remove the lock nut.

      SST
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      Note

      Turn SST in the direction as shown in the illustration.

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      Using SST, remove the steering rack guide spring cap.

      SST
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    3. Remove the steering rack guide and the steering rack guide spring.