Steering Gear Disassembly


  1. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  2. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

  3. REMOVE TURN PRESSURE TUBE

  4. REMOVE STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE

  5. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP LH

  6. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP RH

  7. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP LH

  8. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP RH

  9. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT

  11. SECURE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

  12. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY

Steering Gear -- Disassembly


NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.


1. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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  1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod end LH and steering rack end.

    Text in Illustration
    *a
    		Matchmark
    *b
    		Length A

  1. Measure length A and record the measurement.

  1. Remove the tie rod end LH.



2. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.


3. REMOVE TURN PRESSURE TUBE


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  1. Using a union nut wrench, remove the turn pressure tube LH and RH.



4. REMOVE STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE


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  1. Using a union nut wrench, remove the return tube from the steering gear.



5. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP LH

  1. Using pliers, remove the steering rack boot clip.



6. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.


7. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP LH


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  1. Using pliers, remove the boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the steering rack boot.


8. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.


9. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT

  1. Remove the No. 2 steering rack boot.



10. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT

  1. Remove the No. 1 steering rack boot.



11. SECURE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY


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  1. Using SST, secure the steering gear assembly.

    SST
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    HINT:
    Tape SST before use.


12. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Using SST, hold the steering rack (LH side).

    SST
    09922-10010
    Text in Illustration
    *A
    		LH Side
    *B
    		RH Side
    *a
    		Hold
    *b
    		Turn

  1. Using SST, remove the steering rack end (LH side) from the steering rack.

    SST
    09922-10010
    HINT:
    Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.

  1. Using SST, remove the steering rack end (RH side) from the steering rack.

    SST
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    HINT:
    Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.
    NOTICE:
    1. Be sure to rotate SST in the correct direction.
    2. Be sure to keep the steering rack fixed in place with SST.