STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY

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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.  Remove the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

2.  Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.

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R.H.D.

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1	Dust cover
2	Tie-rod end (See Tie-rod End Disassembly Note.)
3	Locknut
4	Boot clamp
5	Boot band (See Boot Band Disassembly Note .)
6	Boot
7	Tie rod (See Tie Rod Disassembly Note.)
8	Mounting rubber (See Mounting Rubber Disassembly Note.)
9	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.

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Boot Band Disassembly Note

1.  Insert a flathead screwdriver into the boot band as shown in the figure, then press the caulked area outward to remove the boot band.

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Tie Rod Disassembly Note

1.   Lock the steering rack end (pinion gear side) against rotation using a wrench and remove the tie rod using the SST.

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Mounting Rubber Disassembly Note

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

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