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Steering Linkage: Disassembly

  1. FIX POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, remove the left turn pressure tube.

      SST 09023-38201 

      Using SST, remove the right turn pressure tube.

      SST 09023-38201 

      Fig 1: Removing Left Turn Pressure Tube
      G05540581Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, secure the power steering link assembly.

      SST 09612-00012 

      HINT:

      Tape the SST before use.

      Fig 2: Securing Power Steering Link Assembly With SST
      G05540582Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Put matchmarks on the tie rod end and rack end.
    2. Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod end and lock nut.
    3. Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On Tie Rod End And Rack End
      G05540583Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

  4. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Secure the tie rod end in a vise.
    2. Install the nut to the stud bolt.
    3. Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times or more.
    4. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

      Torque: Turning torque 

      0.49 to 3.43 N*m (5.0 to 35 kgf*cm, 4.3 to 30.4 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Identifying Tie Rod Assembly
      G05011968Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If not within the specified torque range, replace the tie rod end sub-assembly.

  5. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH.

  6. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP 
    1. Remove the 2 boot clips.
  7. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP 
    1. Using pliers, loosen the clamp as shown in the illustration.
    2. Fig 5: Removing No. 2 Steering Rack Boot Clamp
      G05540585Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the clamp.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot.
  8. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as for the clamp.

  9. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT 
  10. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT 
  11. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, unstake the RH and LH claw washers.
      NOTE: Avoid any impact to the steering rack.
      Fig 6: Unstaking RH And LH Claw Washers
      G05540586Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a 22 mm wrench and a vise, hold the steering rack (RH side).
    3. Using SST, remove the rack end (RH side) and claw washer from the steering rack.

      SST 09922-10010 

      NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
    4. Using 2 SST, remove the rack end (LH side) and claw washer from the steering rack.

      SST 09922-10010 

      NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
    5. Fig 7: Removing Steering Rack End Sub-Assembly
      G05540587Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE RACK GUIDE 
    1. Using a 24 mm straight hexagon wrench, remove the rack guide spring cap.
    2. Remove the compression spring and the rack guide.
      Fig 8: Removing Rack Guide Cap
      G05540588Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the control valve housing with the control valve.
    2. Fig 9: Locating Control Valve Housing Bolts
      G05540589Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the gasket.
    4. Wrap vinyl tape around the spline of the control valve in order to prevent damaging the oil seal.
    5. Fig 10: Tapping Out Control Valve
      G05540590Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap out the control valve.
    7. Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 control valve spacers.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the spacer grooves on the control valve.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 11: Removing Control Valve Spacers
      G05540591Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE UPPER OIL SEAL 
    1. Using SST and a press, press out the control valve upper bearing and the upper oil seal from the control valve housing.

      SST 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09950-60010 (09951-00240) 

      Fig 12: Removing Power Steering Control Valve Upper Oil Seal
      G05540592Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE CYLINDER END STOPPER 
    1. Using SST, remove the cylinder end stopper from the rack housing.

      SST 09631-20120 

    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder end stopper O-ring from the cylinder end stopper.
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder end stopper bush from the cylinder end stopper.
      NOTE: Do not damage the cylinder end stopper.
      Fig 13: Removing Cylinder End Stopper
      G05540593Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE POWER STEERING RACK 
    1. Using a bolt (M14 x P1.5) and a press, press out the power steering rack with the cylinder end stopper oil seal.
    2. Remove the cylinder end stopper oil seal from the power steering rack.
      Fig 14: Pressing Out Power Steering Rack With Cylinder End Stopper Oil Seal
      G05540594Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal and the O-ring.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal groove on the power steering rack.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 15: Removing Oil Seal And O ring
      G05540595Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE POWER STEERING CYLINDER TUBE OIL SEAL 
    1. Set the SST.

      SST 09612-70100 (09612-07110, 09612-07210) 

      NOTE:
      • Lightly apply MP grease to the tip of SST (09612-07230) and inside of SST (09612-07210 and 09612-07110) before use.
      • Completely install SST (09612-07110) to SST (09612-07210) to prevent damage to the inside of the rack housing.
        Fig 16: Setting SST
        G05540596Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Insert SST (09612-07210) into the rack housing at a slant until it comes in contact with the power steering cylinder tube oil seal. Install SST (09612-07220) to SST (09612-07210).

      SST 09612-70100 (09612-07110, 09612-07210, 09612-07220) 

      NOTE: Do not damage the inside of the power steering rack housing.
      Fig 17: Inserting SST (09612-07210) Into Rack Housing
      G05540597Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Hold SST (09612-07220) and pull SST (09612-07210) to position SST (09612-07110) to the inside of the rack housing.

      SST 09612-70100 (09612-07110, 09612-07210, 09612-07220) 

      HINT:

      Ensure that SST (09612-07110) is positioned at the chamfered part between the power steering cylinder tube oil seal and the rack housing.

      Fig 18: Positioning SST Inside Rack Housing
      G05540598Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install SST (09612-07240) to SST (09612-07230). Insert the tip of SST (09612-07230) into the service hole of SST (09612-07110) in the rack housing.

      SST 09612-70100 (09612-07110, 09612-07230, 09612-07240) 

      SST 09612-70100 (09612-07110, 09612-07230, 09612-07240)

      NOTE:
      • Ensure the SST (09612-07240) is installed to prevent damage to SST (09612-07110).
      • Do not damage the inside of the rack housing.
        Fig 19: Inserting SST Tip (09612-07230) Into Service hole Of SST (09612-07110) In Rack Housing
        G05540599Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install SST (09951-07150) to SST (09612-07230). Using a press, remove the power steering cylinder tube oil seal.

      SST 09612-70100 (09612-07110, 09612-07230, 09612-07240), 09950-70010 (09951-07150) 

      SST 09612-70100 (09612-07110, 09612-07230, 09612-07240), 09950-70010 (09951-07150)

      NOTE: Do not damage the rack housing.

      HINT:

      Change SST (09951-07150) for another, from the set, with different length as needed.

      Fig 20: Removing Power Steering Cylinder Tube Oil Seal
      G05540600Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002