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.

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

Tie Rod Disassembly Note

1. Unclamp the washer using a flathead screwdriver.

2. Remove the tie rod.

Locknut (Adjusting Cover) Disassembly Note

1. Remove the locknut using the SST.

Pinion Shaft and Housing Component Disassembly Note

1. Hold the pinion shaft component as shown, and remove the pinion shaft and housing components.

Pinion Shaft Component Disassembly Note

Note

• If the pinion shaft component does not come out easily from the valve housing, remove it using a press.

1. Push out the pinion shaft component from the valve housing component as shown.

Snap Ring Disassembly Note

1. Carefully remove the snap ring without damaging the pinion shaft component.

Upper Bearing, Oil Seal Disassembly Note

1. Set the SST as shown in the figure.

2. Using a press, remove the oil seal and upper bearing without applying pressure to the edge of the valve housing.

Holder Disassembly Note

1. Cut away the staked areas of the bolt and cylinder using a drill.

Caution

• Carefully pull out the holder without damaging the U-gasket.

2. Remove the holder.

Oil Seal, Inner Guide Disassembly Note

1. Install the SST (49 N032 319A) to the gear housing.

2. Insert the SSTs (49 F032 303, 49 B032 308) from the valve housing side.

3. Press out the oil seal and inner guide using a press.

Mounting Rubber Disassembly Note