Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - POWER STEERING
STEERING GEAR - DISASSEMBLY
1. FIX POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY |

Using SST, secure the power steering gear assembly.
- SST
- 09612-00012
- HINT:
- Tape the SST before use.
2. REMOVE TIE ROD END LH |

Put matchmarks on the tie rod end LH and the steering rack end sub-assembly.
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 |
Using pliers, remove the 2 steering rack boot clips.
5. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP |

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.
Remove the RH side by using the same procedure as for the LH side.
6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT |
Remove the 2 No. 1 steering rack boots.
7. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY |

Using a screwdriver and a hammer, unstake the RH and LH claw washers.
- NOTICE:
- Avoid any impact to the steering rack.

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.

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.