Power Steering Gear: Disassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

SECURE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY IN VISE
Using SST, secure the gear assembly in a vise, as shown in Fig 1.

SST 09630-00014 (09631-00142)

Fig 1: Securing Gear Assembly In Vise
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REMOVE 2 TURN PRESSURE TUBES
Using SST, remove the tube.

SST 09023-38201

Fig 2: Removing Turn Pressure Tubes Using SST
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REMOVE RH AND LH CLIPS, RACK BOOTS AND CLAMPS
1. Using pliers, loosen the clamp, as shown in Fig 3.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot.
  
  Fig 3: Loosening Clamp Using Pliers
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2. Remove the clip, rack boot and clamp.
3. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
HINT:

Mark the RH and LH rack boots.
REMOVE RH AND LH RACK ENDS AND CLAW WASHERS
1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, stake back the washer.
  NOTE: Avoid and impact to the steering rack.
  
  Fig 4: Staking Back Washer
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2. Using a spanner to hold the steering rack steady, and using SST, remove the rack end.
  SST 09922-10010
  
  NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction as shown in Fig 5.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Rack End
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3. Remove the claw washer.
4. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
HINT:

Mark the RH and LH rack ends.
REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP LOCK NUT
Using SST, remove the nut.

SST 09922-10010

NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction as shown in Fig 6.

Fig 6: Removing Nut Using SST
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REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP
REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING AND RACK GUIDE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE DUST COVER
REMOVE CONTROL VALVE HOSING WITH CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
1. Place matchmarks on the valve housing and rack housing.
  
  Fig 7: Placing Matchmarks On Valve Housing
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2. Remove the 2 bolts.
3. Pull out the control valve assembly with the valve housing.
4. Remove the O-ring from the valve housing.
REMOVE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
1. Using SST, loosen the bearing guide nut.
  SST 09631-20060
  
  Fig 8: Removing Bearing Guide Nut Using SST
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2. Wind vinyl tape to the control valve shaft.
  
  Fig 9: Winding Vinyl Tape To Control Valve Shaft
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3. Using a plastic hammer, tap out the valve assembly with the nut from the control valve housing.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip.
4. Remove the nut from the valve assembly.
  NOTE: Be careful not the damage the oil seal lip.
5. Remove the O-ring from the nut.
REMOVE CYLINDER END STOPPER AND SPACER
1. Using SST, remove the stopper.
  SST 09922-10010
  
  NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction as shown in Fig 10.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Stopper
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2. Remove the O-ring from the stopper.
REMOVE STEERING RACK AND OIL SEAL
1. Using SST, press out the rack and oil seal.
  NOTE: Take care not to drop the rack.
  
  SST 09950-70010 (09951-07200)
2. Remove the oil seal from the rack.
  
  Fig 11: Pressing Out Rack & Oil Seal Using SST
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