Steering Linkage Disassembly

Using union nut wrench, remove the 2 turn pressure tubes.

Using SST, fix the steering link between aluminum plates in a vise, as shown in the illustration.

SST

09612-00012

Place matchmarks on the tie rod end, lock nut and rack end.

Loosen the lock nut and remove the tie rod end and lock nut.

Using pliers and a screwdriver, loosen the clamp.

HINT:

Mark the RH and LH boots.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the boot.

Using pliers, remove the clip.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the boot.

Using a screwdriver and hammer, unstake the washer.

NOTICE:

Do not strike the steering rack.

Using a wrench, hold the steering rack (LH side).

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

SST

09922-10010

NOTICE:

Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.

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

SST

09922-10010

NOTICE:

Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.

Remove the 2 claw washers.

Using SST, remove the lock nut.

SST

09922-10010

NOTICE:

Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.

Using a 12 mm socket wrench, remove the rack guide spring cap.

Remove the spring and rack guide.

Remove the 2 bolts.

Pull out the control valve from the rack housing.

Remove the control valve gasket.

Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 union seats from the control valve housing.

Using SST, remove the stopper.

SST

09631-20120

Using SST, press out the steering rack and oil seal.

SST

09950-70010(09951-07200)

NOTICE:

Take care not to drop the steering rack.

Remove the oil seal from the steering rack.

Insert a wire 20 mm (0.79 in.) into the vent hole of the steering rack and ensure that the vent hole is not clogged with grease.

NOTICE:

If the hole is clogged, the pressure inside the boot will change after it is assembled and the steering wheel is turned.

Move the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration, before installing the nut.

Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the fifth turn.

Standard turning torque:

0.5 to 3.5 N*m (5.1 to 35.7 kgf*cm, 0.37 to 2.58 in.*lbf)

Using a screwdriver, remove the "teflon" ring and O-ring from the steering rack.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the groove of the ring.

Install SST (09612-07120) to SST (09612-07210).

SST

09612-70100(09612-07120,09612-07210)

NOTICE:

1. Lightly apply MP grease to the tip of SST (09612-07230) and inside of SST (09612-07210 and 09612-07120) before use.
   
2. Completely install SST (09612-07120) to SST (09612-07210) to prevent damage to the inside of the rack housing.
   

Insert SST (09612-07210) into the rack housing at an angle until it comes in contact with the power steering cylinder tube oil seal. Install SST (09612-07220) to SST (09612-07210).

SST

09612-70100(09612-07120,09612-07210,09612-07220)

NOTICE:

Do not damage the inside of the power steering rack housing.

Hold SST (09612-07220) and pull SST (09612-07210) to position SST (09612-07120) the inside of the rack housing.

SST

09612-70100(09612-07120,09612-07210,09612-07220,09612-07230)

HINT:

Make sure that SST (09612-07120) is positioned at the chamfered part between the power steering cylinder tube oil seal and the rack housing.

Install SST (09612-07240) to SST (09612-07230). Insert the tip of SST (09612-07230) into the service hole of SST (09612-07120) in the rack housing.

SST

09612-70100(09612-07120,09612-07230,09612-07240)

NOTICE:

1. Make sure that SST (09612-07240) is installed to prevent damage to SST (09612-07120).
   
2. Do not damage the inside of the rack housing.
   

Install SST (09951-07150) to SST (09612-07230). Using a press, remove the power steering cylinder tube oil seal.

SST

09612-70100(09612-07120,09612-07230,09612-07240)
09950-70010(09951-07150)

NOTICE:

Do not damage the rack housing.

HINT:

Replace SST (09951-07150) with another of different length from the set if necessary.