Disassembly

POWER STEERING: STEERING GEAR: DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY

1. FIX STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY





(a) Using SST wrapped with protective tape, secure the steering gear in a vise.
SST: 09612-00012
HINT: Remove and reinstall the SST as needed.

2. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod end LH and rack end.
(b) Remove the tie rod end LH and lock nut.
3. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedure described for the LH.

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





(a) Using a screwdriver, unstake and remove the clamp.
NOTE: Do not damage the boot.

6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the No. 2 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 2 SST, remove the rack end (for LH side).
SST: 09922-10010
NOTICE:
- Use SST in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.
- Securely hold the steering rack.





(b) Using 2 SST, hold the steering rack LH side and remove the rack end (for RH side).
SST: 09922-10010
NOTICE:
- Use SST in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.
- Securely hold the steering rack.