Disassembly (RAV4)
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 tube union bolts, gaskets and tubes. See Fig 1.
- Place reference marks on tie rod end and rack end. Loosen lock nut. Remove screw and loosen clamp. 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.
- Place reference marks on mounting bracket and rack housing. Remove retaining bolt. Remove bracket and grommet.
- Remove rack guide spring cap lock nut. See Fig 1. Remove rack guide spring cap, spring, rack guide and seat. Remove seat from guide.
- Remove rack housing cap from lower side of housing. Remove dust cover from upper side of housing. See Fig 1.
- Remove snap ring from inside rack housing, above control valve assembly. Using puller, remove control valve with oil seal and bearing. Remove oil seal and bearing from control valve.
- Remove bearing from lower side of rack housing. Mount rack vertically in vise. Remove snap ring from end of rack housing. Press rack end stopper from rack housing. Remove oil seal from rack. See Fig 2. Press oil seal from rack housing.