STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

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Caution
•  To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.

1.  Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

2.  Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

L.H.D.

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R.H.D.

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1
Tie-rod end
(See Tie-rod End Disassembly Note.)
(See Tie-rod End Assembly Note.)
2
Locknut
3
Boot clamp
4
Boot band
(See Boot Band Assembly Note.)
5
Boot
6
Tie rod
7
Lock washer
8
Bracket
9
Mounting rubber
(See Mounting Rubber Disassembly Note.)
(See Mounting Rubber Assembly Note.)
10
Dust cover
(See Dust Cover Assembly Note.)
11
Steering gear


Tie-rod End Disassembly Note

1.  Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for proper installation.

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2.  Remove the tie-rod end.


Mounting Rubber Disassembly Note

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

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Dust Cover Assembly Note

1.  Assemble with the arrow on the dust cover aligned to the torque sensor connector.

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Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

1.  Apply soapy water to the rubber part of the mounting rubber.

2.  Temporarily install the steering gear so that the mounting rubber are in the positions shown in the figure.

Caution
•  If the mounting rubber is placed in the wrong position or assembled in the wrong direction, an installation malfunction will result when the vehicle is loaded. When assembling the mounting rubber, verify the position and directions.

L.H.D.

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R.H.D.

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3.  Press the mounting rubber until the mounting rubber end comes out completely from the gear housing using the SSTs and a press.

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4.  Reverse the gear housing, then press the mounting rubber until the mounting rubber end comes out completely from the other side. At this time, make sure that the mounting rubber and steel pipe are aligned.

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Boot Band Assembly Note

1.  Crimp the boot band using the SST.

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2.  Verify that the crimping clearance A is within the specification.

•  If crimping clearance A exceeds the specification, reduce SST clearance, and crimp the boot band again.
•  If crimping clearance A is less than the specification, increase SST clearance, and crimp a new boot band.
Standard clearance A
2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}

3.  Rotate the boot by hand and verify that it is securely installed to the boot band.


Tie-rod End Assembly Note

1.  Align the alignment marks made before removal and assemble the tie-rod end to the tie rod.

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•  If there are no alignment marks, go to the next step.

2.  Adjust dimension A shown in the figure to the standard, then assemble the tie-rod end.

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Standard Dimension A
•  10.5—24.5 mm {0.414—0.964 in}