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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  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. DISCONNECT STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER 
    1. Loosen the clamp of the steering column hole cover.
    2. Disconnect the steering column hole cover from the dash panel.
  6. DISCONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR 

    Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the stabilizer bar.

    HINT:

    Do not remove the stabilizer bar.

  8. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED AND RETURN TUBES 
    1. Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed and return tubes from the P/S gear.

      SST 09023-12700

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the pressure feed and return tube from the P/S gear.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Pressure Feed And Return Tubes Using SST
      G02926260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE P/S GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 P/S gear assembly mounting bolts.
    2. Remove the steering column hole cover and clamp.
    3. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate extension and control valve shaft.
    4. Remove bolt and steering intermediate extension.
    5. Remove the P/S gear assembly.
      Fig 2: Removing P/S Gear Assembly
      G02926261Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Do not damage the turn pressure tubes.