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Steering Linkage: Disassembly

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  1. FIX POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, remove the left turn pressure tube.

      SST 09023-38201 

      Using SST, remove the right turn pressure tube.

      SST 09023-38201 

      Fig 1: Removing Right Turn Pressure Tube
      G04223422Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, secure the power steering link assembly.

      SST 09612-00012 

      HINT:

      Tape the SST before use.

      Fig 2: Securing Power Steering Link Assembly With SST
      G04223423Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod end and rack end.
    2. Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod end and lock nut.
  3. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

    Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On Tie Rod End And Rack End
    G04223424Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Secure the tie rod end in a vise.
    2. Install the nut to the stud bolt.
    3. Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times or more.
    4. 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 torque 0.49 to 3.43 N*m (5.0 to 35 kgf*cm, 4.3 to 30.4 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Inspecting Tie Rod End Sub-Assembly LH
      G04223425Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If not within the specified torque range, replace the tie rod end sub-assembly.

  5. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

  6. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP 
    1. Remove the 2 boot clips.
  7. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP 
    1. Using pliers, loosen the clamp as shown in the illustration.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the clamp.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot.
      Fig 5: Removing No. 2 Steering Rack Boot Clamp
      G04223426Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the clamp.

  9. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT 
  10. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT 
  11. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, unstake the RH and LH claw washers.
      NOTE: Avoid any impact to the steering rack.
      Fig 6: Unstaking RH And LH Claw Washers
      G04223427Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a 22 mm wrench and a vise, hold the steering rack (RH side).
    3. Using SST, remove the rack end (RH side) and claw washer from the steering rack.

      SST 09922-10010 

      NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
    4. Using 2 SST, remove the rack end (LH side) and claw washer from the steering rack.

      SST 09922-10010 

      NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
    Fig 7: Removing Steering Rack End Sub-Assembly
    G04223428Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE RACK GUIDE 
    1. Using a 24 mm straight hexagon wrench, remove the rack guide spring cap.
    2. Remove the compression spring and the rack guide.
    Fig 8: Removing Rack Guide
    G04223429Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the control valve housing with the control valve.
    2. Remove the gasket.
      Fig 9: Removing Bolts And Control Valve Housing With Control Valve
      G04223430Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Wrap vinyl tape around the spline of the control valve in order to prevent damaging the oil seal.
    4. Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap out the control valve.
      Fig 10: Tapping Out Control Valve
      G04223431Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 control valve spacers.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the spacer grooves on the control valve.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 11: Removing Control Valve Spacers
      G04223432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE UPPER OIL SEAL 
    1. Using SST and a press, press out the control valve upper bearing and the upper oil seal from the control valve housing.

      SST 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09950-60010 (09951-00240) 

      Fig 12: Removing Power Steering Control Valve Upper Oil Seal
      G04223433Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE CYLINDER END STOPPER 
    1. Using SST, remove the cylinder end stopper from the rack housing.

      SST 09631-20120 

    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder end stopper O-ring from the cylinder end stopper.
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder end stopper bush from the cylinder end stopper.
      NOTE: Do not damage the cylinder end stopper.
    Fig 13: Removing Cylinder End Stopper
    G04223434Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE POWER STEERING RACK 
    1. Using a bolt (M14 x P1.5) and a press, press out the power steering rack with the cylinder end stopper oil seal.
    2. Remove the cylinder end stopper oil seal from the power steering rack.
      Fig 14: Pressing Out Power Steering Rack With Cylinder End Stopper Oil Seal
      G04223435Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal and the O-Ring.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal groove on the power steering rack.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 15: Removing Oil Seal And O-Ring
      G04223436Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE POWER STEERING CYLINDER TUBE OIL SEAL 
    1. Set the SST.
      Fig 16: Setting SST
      G04223437Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09612-70100 (09612-07110, 09612-07210) 

      NOTE:
      • Lightly apply MP grease to the tip of SST (09612-07230) and inside of SST (09612-07210 and 09612-07110) before use.
      • Completely install SST (09612-07110) to SST (09612-07210) to prevent damage to the inside of the rack housing.
    2. Insert SST (09612-07210) into the rack housing at a slant until it comes in contact with the power steering cylinder tube oil seal. Install SST (09612- 07220) to SST (09612-07210).

      SST 09612-70100 (09612-07110, 09612-07210, 09612-07220) 

      NOTE: Do not damage the inside of the power steering rack housing.
      Fig 17: Inserting SST (09612-07210) Into Rack Housing
      G04223438Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Hold SST (09612-07220) and pull SST (09612- 07210) to position SST (09612-07110) to the inside of the rack housing.

      SST 09612-70100 (09612-07110, 09612-07210, 09612-07220) 

      HINT:

      Ensure that SST (09612-07110) is positioned at the chamfered part between the power steering cylinder tube oil seal and the rack housing.

      Fig 18: Positioning SST Inside Rack Housing
      G04223439Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install SST (09612-07240) to SST (09612-07230). Insert the tip of SST (09612-07230) into the service hole of SST (09612-07110) in the rack housing.

      SST 09612-70100 (09612-07110, 09612-07230, 09612-07240) 

      SST 09612-70100 (09612-07110, 09612-07230, 09612-07240)

      NOTE:
      • Ensure the SST (09612-07240) is installed to prevent damage to SST (09612-07110).
      • Do not damage the inside of the rack housing.
      Fig 19: Inserting SST Tip (09612-07230) Into Service Hole Of SST (09612-07110) In Rack Housing
      G04223440Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install SST (09951-07150) to SST (09612-07230). Using a press, remove the power steering cylinder tube oil seal.

      SST 09612-70100 (09612-07110, 09612-07230, 

      09612-07240), 09950-70010 (09951-07150) 

      SST 09612-70100 (09612-07110, 09612-07230, 09612-07240), 09950-70010 (09951-07150)

      NOTE: Do not damage the rack housing.

      HINT:

      Change SST (09951-07150) for another, from the set, with different length as needed.

      Fig 20: Removing Power Steering Cylinder Tube Oil Seal
      G04223441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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