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Power Steering Gear: Disassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
  1. REMOVE 2 TURN PRESSURE TUBES 
    1. Using SST, remove the 2 turn pressure tubes.

      SST 09023-12700

    2. Remove the 4 O-rings from the tubes.
      Fig 1: Removing 2 Turn Pressure Tubes
      G02931676Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. SECURE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY IN VISE 

    Using SST, 2 bolts and nuts, secure the gear assembly in a vise, as shown in the illustration.

    SST 09612-00012

    Reference: 

    Bolt: 90105-10346 

    Nut: 90170-10198 

    HINT: Use 2 of the same type of SST.

    Fig 2: Securing Gear Assembly In Vise
    G02931677Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS AND LOCK NUTS 
    1. Place matchmarks on the tie rod end, lock nut and rack end.
    2. Loosen the lock nut, remove the tie rod end and lock nut.
    3. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
      Fig 3: Placing Matchmark On Tie Rod End Lock Nut & Rack End
      G02931678Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE RH AND LH CLIPS, RACK BOOTS AND CLAMPS 
    1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the 2 clamps.
    2. Remove the 2 clips and boots.

      HINT: Mark the RH and LH boots.

      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot.
      Fig 4: Removing RH & LH Clips, Boots & Clamps
      G02931679Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE RH AND LH RACK ENDS AND CLAW WASHERS 
    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, unstake the washer.
      NOTE: Avoid any impact on the steering rack.
      Fig 5: Removing RH & LH Rack Ends & Claw Washers
      G02931680Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a spanner to hold the steering rack steadily, and using SST, remove the rack end.

      SST 09922-10010

      HINT: Mark the RH and LH rack ends.

      NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
    3. Remove the washer from the rack end.
    4. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
      Fig 6: Removing Rack End
      G02931681Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP LOCK NUT 

    Using SST, remove the lock nut.

    SST 09922-10010

    NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
  7. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP, RACK GUIDE SPRING AND RACK GUIDE 
    1. Using a hexagon wrench, remove the rack guide spring cap.
    2. Remove the rack guide spring and rack guide.
      Fig 7: Removing Rack Guide Spring Cap Lock Nut
      G02931682Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE RACK HOUSING CAP 

    Using SST, remove the rack housing cap.

    SST 09816-30010

    Fig 8: Removing Rack Housing Cap
    G02931683Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE SELF-SOCKING NUT 

    Using SST to stop the control valve shaft rotating, remove the nut.

    SST 09616-0001 1

  10. REMOVE DUST COVER 
    Fig 9: Removing Self Socking Nut
    G02931684Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE CONTROL VALVE HOUSING WITH CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place matchmarks on the control valve housing and rack housing.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and control valve housing with control valve assembly.
    3. Remove the gasket from the rack housing.
      Fig 10: Placing Matchmark On Control Valve Housing & Rack Housing
      G02931685Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. To prevent oil seal lip damage, wind vinyl tape on the serrated part of the valve shaft.
    2. Press out the valve assembly with the oil seal.
      NOTE:
      • Place a shop rag between the valve housing and the blocks.
      • Be careful not to drop the valve assembly.
      • Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip.
        Fig 11: Removing Control Valve Assembly
        G02931686Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE OIL SEAL 

    Remove the oil seal from the control valve assembly.

  14. REMOVE CYLINDER END STOPPER 
    1. Using SST, turn the stopper clockwise until the wire end is visible through the service hole.

      SST 09631-16010

    2. Using SST, turn the stopper counterclockwise, and remove the wire.

      SST 09631-16010

      Fig 12: Removing Cylinder End Stopper
      G02931687Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE STEERING RACK AND BUSHING 
    1. Using SST, press out the steering rack with the bushing
      NOTE: Take care not to drop the rack.

      SST 09950-70010 (09951-07200)

    2. Remove the bushing from the rack.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the bushing.
      Fig 13: Removing Steering Rack & Bushing
      G02931688Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE OIL SEAL 

    Using SST, press out the oil seal.

    SST 09950-60010 (09951-00360), 09950-70010 (09951-07360)

    Fig 14: Removing Oil Seal
    G02931689Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002