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Power Steering Gear: Removal

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  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE RH AND LH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  5. DISCONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  7. DISCONNECT SLIDING YOKE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE 

    Remove the 8 bolts and front suspension member brace.

  9. Fig 1: Removing Front Suspension Member Brace
    G00893452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE 

    Remove the union bolt and gasket, and disconnect the pressure feed tube.

  11. Fig 2: Disconnecting Pressure Feed Tube
    G00893453Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. DISCONNECT RETURN TUBE 

    Using SST, disconnect the return tube.

    1. SST 09023-38400
  13. REMOVE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY, BRACKET AND GROMMET 

    Remove the 4 bolts, PS gear assembly, bracket and grommet.