Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
^ Nut for fixing the rack is on the driver's side only. When removing the tie-rod on the passenger's side, turn over the boot - steering gearbox on the driver's side, and fix the rack during operation.
^ When fixing the gearbox in a vise, apply a wooden piece on the flange portion.

1) Remove the tie-rod end (a) and lock nut (b) from the gearbox assembly.
2) Remove the clip (c) located outside the boot - steering gearbox using the pliers, and then slide the boot - steering gearbox to the tie-rod end side.





3) Remove the tie-rod (b) from the gearbox assembly.
(1) Using a flat tip screwdriver, remove the band - boot (a) from the boot - steering gearbox.

NOTE:
Replace the boot - steering gearbox or the band - boot (a) if there is damage, cracks or deterioration.

(2) Remove the tie-rod (b).