Power Steering Gear: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Remove the steering wheel assembly before the steering gear removal, because there is possibility of breaking of the spiral cable.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag activation.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
1. Remove the 7 bolts.
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
1. Remove the 6 bolts.
DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE ENGINE OIL FILTER ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the 2 clips and hoses.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and nut with the bracket.
3. Remove the O-ring.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
HINT:

Turn the steering wheel fully to the right side.
DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the union bolt, gasket and disconnect the pressure feed tube.
DISCONNECT RETURN TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Using SST, disconnect the tube.
  SST 09023-38401
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Tube Using SST
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REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Place matchmarks on the tie rod end and rack end.
2. Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod end and lock nut.
REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

Fig 2: Placing Matchmarks On Tie Rod End & Rack End
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REMOVE POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 gear assembly set bolts, nuts and washers.
  HINT:
  
  Slide the gear assembly to the right side, pull out the left side of the gear assembly from the member.
  
  Fig 3: Sliding Gear Assembly To Right Side
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