STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY

Caution

• Place copper plates, rag, or similar material in a vise. When securing the mounting bracket portion of the steering gear.

Note

• There are two types of boot bands: crimp type and screw type.

• Crimp-type boot bands cannot be reused.

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

Tie-rod End Disassembly Note

1. Before removing the tie-rod end, mark the tie-rod end, locknut, and tie rod for proper reassembly.

Tie-rod End Boot Disassembly Note

1. Secure the tie-rod end in a vise.

2. Place a chisel against the boot and hold it at the angle shown.

3. Remove the boot by tapping it with a hammer.

Tie Rod Disassembly Note

1. Unclamp the washer.

2. Remove the tie rod using the SST.

Locknut (Adjusting Cover) Disassembly Note

1. Remove the locknut using the SST.

Adjusting Cover Disassembly Note

1. Remove the adjusting cover using the SST.

Locknut (Housing Cover) Disassembly Note

1. Temporarily install the inner ball joint to prevent damage to the oil seal.

Pinion Shaft Component Disassembly Note

1. Remove the pinion shaft component by tapping lightly on the head of the pinion shaft using a plastic hammer.

Upper Bearing, Oil Seal Disassembly Note

1. Press out the upper bearing and oil seal from the valve housing using the SST.

Clip, Rack Stopper Disassembly Note

1. Using snap ring pliers, turn the rack stopper clockwise until the end of the clip is exposed.

2. When the end of the clip is exposed, remove the clip and the rack stopper by turning the rack stopper counterclockwise.

Rack Bushing Disassembly Note

1. Attach the SST to the gear housing rack end.

2. Remove the steering rack component from the rack housing.

3. Remove the SST, rack, bushing, and oil seal from the steering rack.

Lower Bearing Disassembly Note

1. Remove the lower bearing using the SST and a hammer.

Mounting Bushing Disassembly Note

1. Press out the mounting bushing from the gear housing using the SSTs and a press.