Disassembly

POWER STEERING LINK

DISASSEMBLY





1. FIX POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
a. Using SST, secure the steering link.
SST 09612-00012

HINT: Wrap the SST with vinyl tape before use.





2. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
a. Put matchmarks on the tie rod end LH and rack end.
b. Loosen the lock nut and remove the tie rod end and lock nut.
3. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP
a. Remove the 2 boot clips.





5. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the rack boot clamp.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot.

6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the No. 2 side.

7. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT
8. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT





9. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Using SST, remove the 2 rack ends.
SST 09922-10010

NOTICE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.

10. REMOVE RACK GUIDE





a. Using SST, remove the spring cap lock nut.
SST 09922-10010

NOTICE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.





b. Using a 19 mm hexagon wrench, remove the rack guide spring cap.
c. Remove the rack guide spring, rack guide spring spacer and rack guide.





11. REMOVE POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE
a. Put matchmarks on the control valve and rack housing.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and control valve.
c. Remove the gasket.
12. REMOVE CYLINDER END STOPPER
a. Using needle nose pliers, remove the hole snap ring.
b. Pull out the cylinder end stopper.





13. REMOVE POWER STEERING RACK
a. Using SST and a press, press out the steering rack with rack bush.
SST 09950-70010 (09951-07200)





14. REMOVE POWER STEERING RACK BUSH
a. Remove the rack bush from the steering rack.
b. Using SST, remove the rack bush oil seal.
SST 09612-24014 (09613-22011)
c. Using a screwdriver, remove the O-ring from the rack bush.





15. REMOVE RACK STEERING PISTON RING
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the piston ring and O-ring.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the grooves for the piston ring and O-ring.





16. REMOVE POWER STEERING RACK HOUSING OIL SEAL
a. Using SST and a press, press out the housing oil seal.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00200, 09951-00240, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07360)

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the rack housing.

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK
a. Using a dial gauge, check the steering rack for runout, teeth wear and damage.
Maximum deviation: 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the power steering rack.
b. Check the rack surface of the steering rack for wear and damage.





2. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Secure the tie rod end in a vise.
b. Install the nut to the stud bolt.
c. Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times.
d. Using a "torx" wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Standard turning torque: 0.8 to 3.4 Nm (8.2 to 34.7 kgf-cm, 7.1 to 30.1 inch lbs.)