Disassembly (Tacoma 2WD)
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-jawed vise (DO NOT over-tighten vise). Remove 2 turn pressure tubes and 4 "O" rings. See Fig 1.
- Place reference marks on tie rod end and rack end, across lock nut. Remove lock nuts and tie rod ends. Loosen boot 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.
- Place reference marks on mounting bracket and rack housing. Remove retaining bolt, 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 self-locking nut from lower end of control valve shaft. Remove dust cover from upper side of housing. See Fig 1.
- Place reference marks on valve housing and rack housing. Remove mounting bolts and pull control valve assembly and housing from rack housing.
- Tape serrated end of control valve shaft. Press control valve assembly and oil seal from housing. Remove oil seal from control valve.
- Remove cylinder end stopper, turning clockwise, until wire end is visible in service hole. Turn cylinder end stopper counterclockwise and remove wire. See Figure.
- Using an extension bar and 19-mm socket wrench, press steering rack and bushing from housing. Remove bushing from rack. Remove "O" ring from bushing. Press oil seal from rack housing. See Fig 2.
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