Steering Gear Disassembly

Steering. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
Power Steering. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. FIX POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

  2. REMOVE TIE ROD END LH

  3. REMOVE TIE ROD END RH

  4. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT

  7. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY

Steering Gear -- Disassembly



1. FIX POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Power Steering.Power Steering System.Steering Gear Disassembly

  1. Using SST, secure the power steering gear assembly.

    SST
    09612-00012
    HINT:
    Tape the SST before use.


2. REMOVE TIE ROD END LH


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Power Steering.Power Steering System.Steering Gear Disassembly

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

  1. Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod end LH and the lock nut.



3. REMOVE TIE ROD END RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.


4. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP

  1. Using pliers, remove the 2 steering rack boot clips.



5. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Using pliers and a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp (LH side) as shown in the illustration.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the No. 1 steering rack boot.

  1. Remove the RH side by using the same procedure as for the LH side.



6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT

  1. Remove the 2 No. 1 steering rack boots.



7. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Power Steering.Power Steering System.Steering Gear Disassembly

  1. Using a screwdriver and a hammer, unstake the RH and LH claw washers.

    NOTICE:
    Avoid any impact to the steering rack.


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Power Steering.Power Steering System.Steering Gear Disassembly

  1. Using 2 SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (LH side) and the claw washer.

    SST
    09922-10010
    NOTICE:
    Use SST 09922-10010 following the direction shown in the illustration.


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Power Steering.Power Steering System.Steering Gear Disassembly

  1. Using 2 SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (RH side) and the claw washer.

    SST
    09922-10010
    NOTICE:
    Use SST 09922-10010 following the direction shown in the illustration.
    HINT:
    Using SST, hold the rack and remove the steering rack end sub-assembly.