Disassembly (Land Cruiser, Tacoma 4WD, Tundra & 4Runner)
NOTE:
When removing oil seals, be sure to note direction seals are facing for reinstallation in same direction.
- Secure rack and pinion housing in soft-jaw vise (DO NOT over-tighten vise). Remove 2 turn pressure tubes. Remove union seats from fittings. See Fig 1.
- Place reference marks on tie rod ends and rack ends, across lock nuts. Remove lock nuts and tie rod ends. Remove boot clips and clamps. Mark and remove left and right side rack boots.
- Unstake claw washer on both rack ends. See Fig 2. Holding steering rack, use appropriate removal tool to remove rack ends. Mark left and right sides for proper reinstallation.
- Remove rack guide spring cap lock nut. See Fig 1. Remove rack guide spring cap, spring and rack guide. Remove dust cover.
- Place reference marks on valve housing and rack housing. Remove mounting bolts, and pull control valve assembly and housing from rack housing. Remove "O" ring from rack housing.
- Loosen bearing guide nut. See Fig 1. Tape serrated end of control valve shaft. Tap control valve assembly and bearing guide nut from housing. Remove nut. Remove "O" ring from nut.
- Remove cylinder end stopper, turning counterclockwise. Remove "O" ring from stopper. See Fig 2.
- Position rack housing vertically, and press oil seal and spacer from housing. See Fig 2.