Disassembly (from 07/2011)

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR (for Hatchback): DISASSEMBLY

1. SECURE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, secure the steering gear in a vise.





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SST : 09612-00012

HINT
Tape SST before use.

2. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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





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(b) Remove the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and lock nut.

3. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

4. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for LH Side)

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

5. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for RH Side)

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

6. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the steering rack boot clamp.





7. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

8. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT

9. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT