Disassembly

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and the wiring harness clamp bracket from the power steering link assembly.
2. SECURE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY





(a) Using SST, secure the power steering link assembly in a vise.
SST: 09612-00012
HINT: Tape SST before use.

3. REMOVE TIE ROD END LH





(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod end LH and the steering rack end sub-assembly.
(b) Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod end LH and the lock nut.
4. REMOVE TIE ROD END RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

5. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP
(a) Using pliers, remove the 2 steering rack boot clips.
6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP





(a) Using pliers and a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp (LH side) as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the No. 1 steering rack boot.

(b) Remove the RH side by using the same procedure as the LH side.
7. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT
(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 steering rack boots.
8. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Using a screwdriver and a hammer, unstake the RH and LH claw washers.
NOTE:
Avoid any impact to the steering rack.





(b) Using 2 SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (LH side) and the claw washer.
SST: 09922-10010
NOTE:
Use SST as shown in the illustration.





(c) Using 2 SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (RH side) and the claw washer.
SST: 09922-10010
NOTE:
Use SST as shown in the illustration.
HINT: Using SST, hold the rack and remove the steering rack end sub-assembly.