Disassembly

POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING LINK: DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY

1. SECURE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY





(a) Using SST, secure the power steering link assembly.
SST: 09612-00012
HINT: Tape the SST before use.

2. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and the steering rack end sub-assembly.
(b) Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod assembly LH and the lock nut.
3. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

4. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP
(a) Using pliers, remove the 2 steering rack boot clips.
5. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP





(a) Using pliers and a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 steering rack boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the steering rack boot.

6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the No. 2 steering rack boot clamp.

7. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT
8. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT
9. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Using a screwdriver and a hammer, unstake the RH and LH claw washers.
NOTICE: Avoid any impact to the steering rack.





(b) Using SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (RH side) and the claw washer.
SST: 09922-10010
NOTICE: Use SST 09922-10010 as shown in the illustration.





(c) Using SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (LH side) and the claw washer.
SST: 09922-10010
NOTICE: Use SST 09922-10010 as shown in the illustration.
HINT: Using SST, hold the rack and remove the steering rack end sub-assembly.