Disassembly (ES300 & RX300)
- Using Rack Housing Stand (09612-00012), clamp rack and pinion assembly in vise. Remove 2 turn pressure tubes. See Fig 1. Mark outer tie-rod ends for reassembly reference and remove tie-rod ends. Remove rack boots and clamps. Using a hammer and screwdriver, unstake rack end claw washers. Use care not to damage rack.
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- Using a 24 mm end wrench to hold rack steady, and Spanner Wrench (09922-10010), remove rack end claw washers and rack ends (inner tie-rod ends) from rack housing. Discard claw washers. Using Spanner Wrench (09922-10010), remove rack guide spring cap lock nut. Remove rack guide spring cap, rack guide spring, and rack guide sub-assembly from rack housing.
- Remove rack housing cap. Using Socket Wrench (09616-00010) to prevent control valve shaft from rotating, remove self-locking nut and dust cover. Mark valve housing and rack housing for reassembly reference and remove the 2 bolts. Separate control valve housing from rack housing and press out control valve assembly with oil seal from rack housing.
- Mark mounting brackets and rack housing for reassembly reference. Remove brackets and grommets. With screwdriver pry clamp off of bracket and remove grommet from bracket. Using Wrench (09631-10021), rotate stopper clockwise until retainer wire is visible through service hole. Rotate stopper counterclockwise and remove retainer wire. Using a brass punch and hammer, tap rack out of housing with bushing. Remove oil seal and bushing.