Power Steering Link: Disassembly

1. Using SST, secure the power steering link assembly.

   SST 09612-00012 

   HINT:

   Tape the SST before use.

   Fig 1: Securing Power Steering Link Assembly

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1. Using SST, remove the steering left turn pressure tube.

   SST 09023-38201 

2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the steering left turn pressure tube.
   Fig 2: Removing Steering Left Turn Pressure Tube

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1. Using SST, remove the steering right turn pressure tube.

   SST 09023-38201 

2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the steering right turn pressure tube.
   Fig 3: Removing Steering Right Turn Pressure Tube

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1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and the steering rack end sub-assembly.
2. Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod assembly LH and the lock nut.

Fig 4: Removing Tie Rod Assembly LH

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HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Using pliers, remove the 2 steering rack boot clips.

1. Using pliers, remove the 2 No. 2 steering rack boot clamps as shown in the illustration.
   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the steering rack boot No. 2.

Fig 5: Removing No. 2 Steering Rack Boot Clamp

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1. Remove the No. 2 steering rack boot.

1. Remove the No. 1 steering rack boot.

1. Using a screwdriver and a hammer, unstake the RH and LH claw washers.
   NOTE: Avoid any impact to the steering rack.
   Fig 6: Unstaking RH And LH Claw Washers

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2. Using SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (RH side) and the claw washer.

   SST 09922-10010 

   NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 as shown in the illustration.
   Fig 7: Removing Steering Rack End Sub-Assembly (RH Side) And Claw Washer

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3. Using SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (LH side) and the claw washer.

   SST 09922-10010 

   NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 as shown in the illustration.

   HINT:

   Using SST, hold the rack and remove the steering rack end sub-assembly.

   Fig 8: Removing Steering Rack End Sub-Assembly (LH Side) And Claw Washer

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1. Using a straight hexagon wrench (24 mm (0.94 in.)), remove the rack guide spring cap.
   Fig 9: Removing Rack Guide Spring Cap

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2. Remove the compression spring and the rack guide sub-assembly.
   Fig 10: Identifying Compression Spring And Rack Guide Sub-Assembly

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3. Remove the rack guide base from the rack guide.
   Fig 11: Identifying Rack Guide Base From Rack Guide

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4. Remove the O-ring from the rack guide spring cap.
   Fig 12: Locating O-Ring From Rack Guide Spring Cap

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1. Wrap protective tape around the spline of the control valve in order to prevent damaging the dust cover.
2. Remove the dust cover.
   Fig 13: Wrapping Electrical Tape Around Spline Of Control Valve

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1. Using a socket wrench (27 mm (1.06 in.)), remove the rack housing cap.
   Fig 14: Removing Rack Housing Cap

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2. Using SST, hold the control valve shaft and remove the nut.

   SST 09616-00011 

   Fig 15: Removing Nut

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3. Remove the 2 bolts and the power steering control valve assembly.
4. Remove the gasket.
   Fig 16: Locating Power Steering Control Valve Assembly Bolts

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1. Using a press, remove the power steering control valve sub-assembly.
   Fig 17: Removing Power Steering Control Valve Sub-Assembly

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1. Remove the power steering control valve lower oil seal from the power steering control valve sub-assembly.
   Fig 18: Identifying Power Steering Control Valve Lower Oil Seal From Power Steering Control Valve Sub-Assembly

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1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 power steering control valve spacers from the power steering control valve sub-assembly.
   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the spacer grooves on the control valve.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   Fig 19: Removing Power Steering Control Valve Spacers From Power Steering Control Valve Sub-Assembly

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1. Using SST and a press, press out the power steering control valve upper oil seal and the power steering control valve upper bearing from the control valve housing sub-assembly.

   SST 09950-70010 (09951-07150), 09950-60010 (09951-00250, 09951-00180, 09952-06010) 

   Fig 20: Removing Power Steering Control Valve Upper Oil Seal

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1. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the cylinder end stopper hole snap ring from the power steering rack housing.
   Fig 21: Removing Cylinder End Stopper Hole Snap Ring From Power Steering Rack Housing

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1. Remove the power steering rack sub-assembly with the cylinder end stopper and power steering rack bushing.

1. Remove the cylinder end stopper from the power steering rack sub-assembly.
   Fig 22: Removing Cylinder End Stopper From Power Steering Rack Sub-Assembly

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1. Remove the power steering rack bushing from the power steering rack sub-assembly.
   Fig 23: Removing Power Steering Rack Bushing From Power Steering Rack Sub-Assembly

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2. Using a screwdriver, remove the O-ring from the power steering rack bushing.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   Fig 24: Removing O-Ring From Power Steering Rack Bushing

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3. Using SST, remove the rack bushing oil seal from the power steering rack bushing.

   SST 09527-21011, 09612-24014 (09613-22011) 

   NOTE: Be careful not to drop the power steering rack bushing.
   Fig 25: Removing Rack Bushing Oil Seal From Power Steering Rack Bushing

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1. Using SST and a press, remove the power steering cylinder tube oil seal.

   SST 09950-70010 (09951 -07360), 09950-60010 (09951-00290, 09951-00250) 

   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the inside surface of the power steering rack housing.
   Fig 26: Removing Power Steering Cylinder Tube Oil Seal

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1. Using a screwdriver, remove the power piston oil seal and the O-ring from the power steering rack.
   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the power piston oil seal groove on the power steering rack.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   Fig 27: Removing Power Piston Oil Seal

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