Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly: Notes
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Special Service Tool (SST)
| 49 JP02 001 Adjustable wrench |
CAUTION:
- To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.
- Remove the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.
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 | Steering gear |