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Power Steering Gear: Removal

NOTE: Remove the steering wheel assembly before the steering gear removal, because there is possibility of breaking of the spiral cable.
  1. Place front wheels facing straight ahead  .
  2. Remove steering wheel pad  . See step  1 under REMOVAL.
  3. Remove steering wheel  . See  2 under REMOVAL.
  4. Remove the 8 bolts, 4 screws and RH and LH engine under covers.
  5. Disconnect RH and LH tie rod ends. See FRONT AXLE HUB & WHEEL BEARING .
  6. Remove column hole cover 

    Remove the 5 bolts and column hole cover.

  7. Disconnect sliding yoke  . See  11 in REMOVAL under STEERING COLUMN.
  8. Disconnect  lower ball joint  from lower suspension arm  .
  9. Remove the 2 nuts and brace.
  10. Remove front sub-frame and lower suspension arm  :
    1. Using an engine support fixture, support the engine.
    2. Remove the 14 bolts, 3 nuts and front sub-frame and lower suspension arm.
      Fig 1: Locating Mounting Bolts & Nuts Sub-Frame/Lower Suspension Arm
      G01083029Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. Remove the bolt and engine rear mount insulator from the engine rear mount bracket.
  12. Remove engine rear mount bracket  .
    • A131L A/T:

      Remove the 2 bolts, drive shaft heat insulator set nut and engine rear mount bracket.

    • M/T, A245E A/T:

      Remove the 3 bolts, drive shaft heat insulator set nut and engine rear mount bracket.

  13. Remove Rack Boot Heat Insulator 

    Remove the bolt, nut and rack boot heat insulator.

  14. Disconnect 2 Tube Clamps 

    Remove the 2 bolts and 2 tube clamps.

  15. Disconnect Return Hose 

    Remove the clip and disconnect the return hose.

  16. Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed tube  . SST 09023-12700.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Pressure Feed Tube
    G01083030Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. Remove 2 grommets and brackets  :
    1. Remove the bolt A.
      Fig 3: Locating Bolt "A"
      G01083031Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt, nut, bracket and grommet.
    3. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
  18. Remove PS gear assembly  :
    1. Slide the PS gear assembly to the RH side of the vehicle.
      Fig 4: Removing PS Gear Assembly
      G01083032Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. NOTE: Do not damage the turn pressure tubes.
    2. Slide the PS gear assembly to the LH side and pull it out.
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