Disassembly

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING LINKAGE: DISASSEMBLY





1. FIX POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST, fix the power steering link.
SST: 09612-00012
HINT:
Tape SST before use.
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

2. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP LH
(a) Using pliers, remove the steering rack boot clip.
3. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.





4. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP LH
(a) Using pliers, remove the boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the steering rack boot.

5. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT
(a) Remove the steering rack boot LH and RH.
7. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY






(a) Using a wrench, hold the steering rack (LH side).
(b) Using SST, remove the steering rack end (LH side) from the power steering rack.
SST: 09922-10010
HINT:
Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.

(c) Using SST, remove the steering rack end (RH side) from the power steering rack.
SST: 09922-10010
HINT:
Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
- Do not mistake the direction of SST.
- Make sure to keep the power steering rack fixed in place with SST.