Disassembly

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and wire harness clamp bracket from the power steering link assembly.

(b) Disengage the claw and separate the wire harness connector form the wire harness clamp bracket.

2. SECURE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, secure the power steering link assembly in a vise.

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SST : 09612-00012

HINT
Tape SST before use.

3. REMOVE TIE ROD END LH

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

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(b) Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod end LH and lock nut.

4. REMOVE TIE ROD END RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

5. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP

(a) Using pliers, remove the 2 steering rack boot clips.

6. 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.

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

(b) Remove the RH side by using the same procedure as the LH side.

7. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT

(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 steering rack boots.

8. 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 2 SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (LH side) and claw washer.

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SST : 09922-10010

NOTICE:
Use SST as shown in the illustration.

(c) Using 2 SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (RH side) and claw washer.

Text in Illustration

SST : 09922-10010

NOTICE:
Use SST as shown in the illustration.

HINT
Using SST, hold the rack and remove the steering rack end sub-assembly.