STEERING LINKAGE > DISASSEMBLY

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1. FIX POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    G039158E01

  1. Using SST, remove the 2 turn pressure tubes.

    SST
    09023-38201  



    G039159E01

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

    SST
    09612-00012  



2. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    G035023E01

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

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



3. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.



4. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP LH


    G100528

  1. Using pliers and a screwdriver, loosen the clamp.

    HINT:
    Mark the RH and LH boots.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the boot.



5. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP RH

HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.



6. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP LH

  1. Using pliers, remove the clip.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the boot.



7. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP RH

HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.



8. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT LH


9. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT RH


10. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY


    ZX09339E01

  1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, stake back the washer.

    NOTICE:
    Do not strike the steering rack.



    G038616E02

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

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. Remove the 2 claw washers.



11. REMOVE RACK GUIDE


    G038617E01

  1. Using SST, remove the lock nut.

    SST
    09922-10010  

  1. Remove the claw washer.

    NOTICE:
    Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.



    G035020E01

  1. 2WD:
    Using a 24 mm hexagon wrench, remove the rack guide spring cap.

  1. 4WD:
    Using a 12 mm socket wrench, remove the rack guide spring cap.

  1. Remove the spring and rack guide.



12. REMOVE POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE


    G100343E01

  1. Remove the 2 bolts.

  1. Pull out the control valve from the rack housing.



13. REMOVE CYLINDER END STOPPER


    F043535E01

  1. Using SST, remove the stopper.

    SST
    09631-20120  



14. REMOVE STEERING RACK AND OIL SEAL


    G038614E01

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

    SST
    09950-70010   (09951-07200)

    NOTICE:
    Take care not to drop the steering rack.

  1. Remove the oil seal from the steering rack.



15. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK


    G038615E01

  1. 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.



16. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    ZK08184E02

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

  1. 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 5th turn.

    Torque:
    (turning):
    0.29 to 1.96 N*m{ 2.96 to 20 kgf*cm , 2.56 to 17.35 in.*lbf } for 2WD

    Torque:
    (turning):
    0.5 to 3.5 N*m{ 5.1 to 35.7 kgf*cm , 0.37 to 2.58 in.*lbf } for 4WD



17. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.



18. REMOVE STEERING RACK PISTON RING

  1. 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.