STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY


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Special Service Tool (SST)

49 JP02 001
 
Adjustable wrench
49 B032 317
 
Bearing & oil seal remover
49 T028 301
 
Dust boot installer

Caution
•  To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.

1.  Remove the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.

L.H.D.

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R.H.D.

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1
Dust cover
2
Tie-rod end
3
Locknut
4
Boot clamp
5
Boot band
6
Boot
7
Tie rod
8
Mounting rubber
9
Steering gear

Tie-rod End Disassembly Note

1.  Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for proper installation.

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2.  Remove the tie-rod end.

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Boot Band Disassembly Note

1.  Insert a flathead screwdriver into the crimped part of the boot band, expand the crimped part and remove the boot band.

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Tie Rod Disassembly Note

1.  Lock the steering rack end (pinion gear side) against rotation using a wrench and remove the tie rod using the SST.

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Mounting Rubber Disassembly Note

1.  Remove the mounting rubber from the gear housing using the SSTs and a press.

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