Disassembly

POWER STEERING: STEERING GEAR: DISASSEMBLY

1. FIX POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

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





SST : 09612-00012

HINT
Tape the SST before use.

2. REMOVE TIE ROD END LH

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





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

3. REMOVE TIE ROD END 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 STEERING RACK BOOT NO. 1 CLAMP

(a) Using pliers and a screwdriver, remove the clamp (LH side) as shown in the illustration.





NOTICE:
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 boots.

7. 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 SST, remove the steering rack end (LH side) and the claw washer.

SST : 09922-10010





HINT
Use SST 09922-10010 following the direction shown in the illustration.

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

SST : 09922-10010





HINT
* Use SST 09922-10010 following the direction shown in the illustration.
* Using SST, hold the rack and remove the steering rack end.