Repair Procedures: Disassembly

Remove the tie rod end (B) from the tie rod (A).

Fig 1: Removing Tie Rod End From Tie Rod
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After mounting the tie rod end (A) in a vise, remove the dust cover (B) from the ball joint.

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod End & Dust Cover
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Remove the bellows band (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Bellows Band
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Remove the bellows clip (A).

Fig 4: Removing Bellows Clip
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Pull the bellows out toward the tie rod.
NOTE: Check for rust on the rack when the bellows are replaced.
Remove the feed tube (A) from the rack housing.

Fig 5: Identifying Feed Tube
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While moving the rack slowly, drain the fluid from the rack housing.
Remove the tie rod (B) from the rack (A).
CAUTION: Remove the tie rod (B) from the rack (A), taking care not to twist the rack.

Fig 6: Identifying Tie Rod & Rack
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Remove the yoke plug locking nut (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Yoke Plug Locking Nut
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Remove the yoke plug (B) with a 14 mm socket (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Yoke Plug & Socket
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Remove the lock nut (D), yoke plug (C), rack support spring (B) and rack support yoke (A) from the gear box.

Fig 9: Identifying Lock Nut, Yoke Plug, Rack Support Spring & Rack Support Yoke
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When the end of the circlip comes out of the notched hole of the housing rack cylinder, turn the rack stopper counterclockwise and remove the circlip.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the rack.

Fig 10: Turning Rack Stopper
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Remove the rack bushing and rack from the rack housing.
Remove the oil seal (B) from the rack bushing (A).

Fig 11: Removing Oil Seal From Rack Bushing (1 Of 2)
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Remove the oil seal (B) from the rack bushing (A).

Fig 12: Removing Oil Seal From Rack Bushing (2 Of 2)
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Remove the valve body from the valve body housing with a soft hammer.
Using the special tool, remove the oil seal and ball bearing from the valve body housing.
Remove the oil seal and O-ring from the rack housing.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the pinion valve cylinder inside of the rack housing.
Using the special tool (09573-21200, 09555-21000), remove the oil seal (A) from the rack housing.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the rack cylinder inside of the rack housing.

Fig 13: Identifying Special Tool (09573-21200, 09555-21000) & Oil Seal
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Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.