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Power Steering Gear: Replacement

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it. 
  1. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE OIL SEAL 
    1. Using SST, remove the oil seal from the bushing.

      SST 09612-24014 (09613-22011)

      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the bushing. 

      HINT:

      As shown in Fig 1 , from the opposite side of SST confirm that its claws are firmly caught on the oil seal.

      Fig 1: Removing Oil Seal From Bushing
      G02906694Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Coat a new oil seal lip with power steering fluid.
    3. Using SST, press in the oil seal.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00210, 09951-00340, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

      NOTE: Make sure that the oil seal is installed facing in the correct direction. 
      Fig 2: Pressing In Oil Seal Using SST
      G02906695Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TEFLON RING AND O-RING 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the teflon ring and O-ring from the steering rack.
      Fig 3: Removing Teflon Ring & O-Ring From Steering Rack
      G02906696Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the groove for the teflon ring. 
    2. Coat a new O-ring with power steering fluid and install it to the steering rack.
    3. Expand a new teflon ring with your fingers.
      NOTE: Be careful not to overexpand the teflon ring. 
      Fig 4: Expanding Teflon Ring
      G02906697Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Coat the teflon ring with power steering fluid.
    5. Install the teflon ring to the steering rack and settle it down with your fingers.
      Fig 5: Installing Teflon Ring To Steering Rack
      G02906698Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 teflon rings from the control valve assembly.