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Disassembly [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for LH Side) 
    1. Using pliers, remove the steering rack boot clip.
  2. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP (for LH Side) 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 steering rack boot clamp.
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  4. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT 
    1. Remove the No. 2 steering rack boot.
      NOTE:
      • Check that there is no water, foreign matter or rust inside of the removed No. 2 steering rack boot.
      • If there is no water, foreign matter or rust inside of the No. 2 steering rack boot, pull out the rack bar and check for water, foreign matter or rust.
      • If water or foreign matter in either part, replace them with a new rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
      • In order to avoid water or foreign matter from adhering to the parts, do not touch the parts unless working in a dust-free, indoors environment.
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT 

    HINT: 

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

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