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Power Steering Gear: Removal

NOTE: Remove the steering wheel assembly before the steering gear removal, because there is possibility of breaking of the spiral cable.
  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD 

    (See  REMOVAL  ) 

  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL 

    (See  REMOVAL  ) 

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Remove the 7 bolts.

  5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Remove the 6 bolts.

  6. DISCONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS 

    (See  STEERING KNUCKLE  ) 

  7. REMOVE ENGINE OIL FILTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 clips and hoses.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and nut with the bracket.
    3. Remove the O-ring.
  8. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    (See  REMOVAL  ) 

    NOTE: Turn the steering wheel fully to the right side.
  9. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE 

    Remove the union bolt, gasket and disconnect the pressure feed tube.

  10. DISCONNECT RETURN TUBE 

    Using SST, disconnect the tube.

    SST 09023-38400

    Fig 1: Disconnecting Return Tube
    G03146403Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE BRACKET AND GROMMET 

    Remove the 2 bolts.

  12. DISCONNECT TUBE CLAMP 

    Remove the bolt.

  13. REMOVE RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS AND LOCK NUTS 
    1. Place matchmarks on the tie rod end and rack end.
    2. Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod end and lock nut.
    3. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
    Fig 2: Placing Matchmarks On Tie Rod End & Rack End
    G03146404Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY 

    Remove the 2 gear assembly set bolts, nut and washers.

    NOTE: Slide the gear assembly to the right side, pull out the left side of the gear assembly from the member.
    Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Gear Assembly
    G03146405Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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