Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
- Place copper plates, rag, or similar material in a vise, when securing the mounting bracket portion of the steering gear.

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.










Tie-rod End Disassembly Note

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






Boot Band (Crimp Type) Disassembly Note

1. Insert a flathead screw driver into the boot band as shown in the figure, then press the caulked area outward to remove the boot band.





Tie rod Disassembly Note

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






2. Install a wrench to the flat surface of the steering rack as shown in the figure and remove the tie rod using the suitable wrench.






Locknut (Adjusting Cover), Adjusting Cover Disassembly Note

1. Install two nuts to the bolt across a flat 24 mm {0.94 in} and tighten them using a wrench.






2. Secure the adjusting cover with the bolt and nuts created in Step 1, and remove the locknut using the SST.

CAUTION:
- If a tool such as a torque wrench is installed to the SST (49 E032 308), install the tool so that it is perpendicular to the SST as shown in the figure. If the tool is not installed as instructed, the SST can separate from the locknut easily which could cause damage to the locknut while doing the work.

3. Using the bolt/nut produced in Step 1, remove the adjusting cover.

Pinion Shaft, Oil seal (lower side) Disassembly Note

1. Press out the pinion shaft and oil seal (lower side) component.






Bearing (upper side), Oil seal (upper side) Disassembly Note

1. Press out the upper bearing and oil seal from the valve housing using the SSTs.






Substitution SST
- 49 G033 102
Outer diameter: 23-24 mm {0.91-0.94 in}
- 49 B032 301
Outer diameter: 23-24 mm {0.91-0.94 in}

Clip Disassembly Note

1. Remove the clip while pinching both ends of the clip using long-nose pliers as shown in the figure.






2. Using a snap ring plier, withdraw the rack stopper.

Oil Seal Disassembly Note

1. Install the SST (49 N032 319A) to the gear housing with the raised part facing up as shown in the figure.






2. Insert the SSTs (49 F032 303, 49 S032 318) into the valve housing side.

3. Remove the oil seal using a press.

Mounting Rubber Disassembly Note

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






Substitution SST
- 49 B032 317
Outer diameter: 17.5-23.0 mm {0.69-0.90 in}
Length: 35 mm {1.4 in} or more
- 49 B018 003
Inner diameter: 36-38 mm {1.42-1.49 in}