Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly: Notes

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST)

49 JP02 001 Adjustable wrench

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49 B032 317 Bearing & oil seal remover

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49 T028 301 Dust boot installer

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CAUTION:

• To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.

1. Remove the steering gear and linkage. (Refer to STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.
   Fig 1: Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly Order

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   COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
   
   

   1	Dust cover
   2	Tie-rod end (See Tie-rod End Disassembly Note .)
   3	Locknut
   4	Boot clamp
   5	Boot band (See Boot Band Disassembly Note .)
   6	Boot
   7	Tie rod (See Tie Rod Disassembly Note .)
   8	Mounting rubber (See Mounting Rubber Disassembly Note .)
   9	Steering gear