Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
- To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.









Tie-rod End Disassembly Note

1. Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for proper installation.






2. Remove the tie-rod end.

Boot Clamp Disassembly Note

1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the boot clamp as shown in the figure, then press the caulked area outward to remove the boot clamp.






Tie Rod Disassembly Note

CAUTION:
- If the steering rack is secured to a vise without using a cloth, the sliding surface of the steering rack could be damaged. Always use a clean cloth when securing the steering rack to the vise.
- If the steering rack is secured to a vise in the incorrect position, the steering gear could fall off the vise and be damaged during the operation. Always secure the steering rack to the vise in the proper position.
- If the tie rod joint does not have a tool installation surface (34 mm {1.3 in} across flat), the tightening torque during installation cannot be measured. Therefore, disassemble the tie rod joint only when replacing it.

NOTE:
- A new tie rod includes a tool installation surface (34 mm {1.3 in} across flat).

1. Protect the steering rack tooth surface using a clean cloth and secure it using a vise.






2. Perform the following procedure according to whether or not the tie rod has a tool installation surface (34 mm {1.3 in} across flat).






- Tie rod has tool installation surface (34 mm {1.3 in} across flat)






- Disconnect the tie rod using the SST.

1 Tie rod does not have tool installation surface (34 mm {1.3 in} across flat)






- Disconnect the tie rod using a pipe wrench.