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Power Steering Gear: Disassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
  1. SECURE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY IN VISE 

    Using SST, secure the gear assembly in a vise, as shown in the illustration.

    SST 09630-00014 (09631-00142)

    Fig 1: Securing PS Gear Assembly In Vise
    G02827342Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE 2 TURN PRESSURE TUBES 

    Using SST, remove the tube.

    SST 09023-38200

    Fig 2: Removing Turn Pressure Tubes
    G02827343Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE RH AND LH CLIPS, RACK BOOTS AND CLAMPS 
    1. Using pliers, loosen the clamp, as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot.
      Fig 3: Removing Rack Boot Clamps
      G02827344Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the clip, rack boot and clamp.
    3. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.

      HINT:

      Mark the RH and LH rack boots.

  4. REMOVE RH AND LH RACK ENDS AND CLAW WASHERS 
    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, stake back the washer.
      NOTE: Avoid and impact to the steering rack.
      Fig 4: Removing RH And LH Rack Ends And Claw Washers
      G02827345Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a spanner to hold the steering rack steady, and using SST, remove the rack end.

      SST 09922-10010

      NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
      Fig 5: Installing SST For Removing Rack End
      G02827346Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the claw washer.
    4. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.

      HINT:

      Mark the RH and LH rack ends.

  5. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP LOCK NUT 

    Using SST, remove the nut.

    SST 09922-10010

    NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
    Fig 6: Removing Rack Guide Spring Cap Lock Nut
    G02827347Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP 
  7. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING AND RACK GUIDE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  8. REMOVE DUST COVER 
  9. REMOVE CONTROL VALVE HOSING WITH CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place matchmarks on the valve housing and rack housing.
    2. Fig 7: Locating Matching Marks On Valve Housing And Rack Housing
      G02827348Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 bolts.
    4. Pull out the control valve assembly with the valve housing.
    5. Remove the O-ring from the valve housing.
  10. REMOVE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, loosen the bearing guide nut.

      SST 09631-20060

      Fig 8: Loosening Bearing Guide Nut
      G02827349Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Wind vinyl tape to the control valve shaft.
    3. Fig 9: Removing Nut From Valve Assembly
      G02827350Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using a plastic hammer, tap out the valve assembly with the nut from the control valve housing.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip.
    5. Remove the nut from the valve assembly.
      NOTE: Be careful not the damage the oil seal lip.
    6. Remove the O-ring from the nut.
  11. REMOVE CYLINDER END STOPPER AND SPACER 
    1. Using SST, remove the stopper.

      SST 09922-10010

      NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
      Fig 10: Removing Cylinder End Stopper
      G02827351Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the O-ring from the stopper.
  12. REMOVE STEERING RACK AND OIL SEAL 
    1. Using SST, press out the rack and oil seal.
      NOTE: Take care not to drop the rack.

      SST 09950-70010 (09951-07200)

      Fig 11: Removing Oil Seal From Rack
      G02827352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the oil seal from the rack.