Disassembly

POWER STEERING: STEERING GEAR (for 4WD):

DISASSEMBLY

1. FIX POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY






(a) Using SST, secure the power steering gear 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. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP






(a) Using pliers and a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp (LH side) as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot.

(b) Remove the RH side by using the same procedure as for the LH side.
6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT
(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 steering rack boots.
7. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY






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





(b) Using 2 SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (LH side) and the claw washer.
SST: 09922-10010
NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 following the direction shown in the illustration.





(c) Using 2 SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (RH side) and the claw washer.
SST: 09922-10010
NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 following the direction shown in the illustration.
HINT: Using SST, hold the rack and remove the steering rack end sub-assembly.