Power Steering Gear: Replacement
NOTE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
- IF NECESSARY, REPLACE OIL SEAL
- Using SST, remove the oil seal from the bushing.
SST 09612-24014 (09613-22011)
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the bushing.NOTE: As shown in the illustration, from the opposite side of SST confirm that its claws are firmly caught on the oil seal. - Coat a new oil seal lip with power steering fluid.
- 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. - Using SST, remove the oil seal from the bushing.
- IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TEFLON RING AND O-RING
- Using a screwdriver, remove the Teflon ring and O-ring from the steering rack.NOTE: Be careful not to damage the groove for the Teflon ring.
- Coat a new O-ring with power steering fluid and install it to the steering rack.
- Expand a new Teflon ring with your fingers.NOTE: Be careful not to overexpand the Teflon ring.
- Coat the Teflon ring with power steering fluid.
- Install the Teflon ring to the steering rack and settle it down with your fingers.
- Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 Teflon rings from the control valve assembly.
- Using a screwdriver, remove the Teflon ring and O-ring from the steering rack.