Power Steering Link: Disassembly

1. Using SST, remove the 2 turn pressure tubes.

   SST 09023-38201 

   Fig 1: Removing Turn Pressure Tubes

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2. Using the SST, fix the gear assembly between aluminum plates in a vise as shown in the illustration.

   SST 09612-00012 

   Fig 2: Fixing Gear Assembly Between Aluminum Plates In Vise

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1. Place matchmarks on the tie rod end, lock nut and rack end.
2. Loosen the lock nut, remove the tie rod end and lock nut.

HINT:

Remove the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.

Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On Tie Rod End, Lock Nut And Rack End

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1. Using pliers and a screwdriver, loosen the clamp.
   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot.

   HINT:

   Mark the RH and LH boots.

   Fig 4: Removing Steering Rack Boot Clamp LH

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HINT:

Remove the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.

1. Using pliers, remove the clip.

HINT:

Remove the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.

1. Using a screwdriver and a hammer, stake back the washer.
   NOTE: Avoid any impact to the steering rack.
   Fig 5: Staking Washer

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2. Using a spanner to hold the steering rack steady, and using SST, remove the rack end.

   SST 09922-10010 

3. Remove the craw washer.
   NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
4. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.

   HINT:

   Mark the RH and LH rack ends.

   Fig 6: Removing Steering Rack End Sub-Assembly

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1. Using SST, remove the lock nut.

   SST 09922-10010 

   NOTE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
   Fig 7: Removing Lock Nut

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2. Using a hexagon wrench (24 mm), remove the rack guide spring cap.
3. Remove the spring and rack guide.

Fig 8: Removing Spring And Rack Guide

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1. Remove the 2 bolts.
2. Pull out the control valve assembly with the control valve housing.
3. Remove the O-ring.
4. Carefully mount the control valve assembly in a soft jaw vise.
   Fig 9: Locating Control Valve Assembly Bolts

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5. Using SST, remove the bearing guide nut.

   SST 09631-20060 

   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip.
6. Remove the O-ring.
7. Remove the dust cover.
   Fig 10: Removing Bearing Guide Nut

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8. Using SST and a hammer, drive out the oil seal from the bearing guide nut.

   SST 09950-60010 (09951-00300), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

9. Wind vinyl tape to the control valve shaft.
   Fig 11: Removing Oil Seal From Bearing Guide Nut

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10. Using a plastic hammer, tap out the valve assembly with the bearing guide nut from the control valve housing.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip.
11. Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 teflon rings from the control valve assembly.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the grooves for the ring.
    Fig 12: Removing Valve Assembly With Bearing Guide Nut From Control Valve Housing

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12. Using a screw extractor, remove the union seat from the control valve housing.

Fig 13: Removing Union Seat From Control Valve Housing

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1. Using SST, press out the bearing and oil seal from the control valve housing.

   SST 09950-70010 (09951-07150), 09950-60010 (09951-00250) 

   Fig 14: Removing Bearing And Oil Seal From Control Valve Housing

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1. Using SST, remove the stopper.

   SST 09631-20120 

2. Remove the O-ring from the stopper.

Fig 15: Removing Cylinder End Stopper

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1. Using SST, press out the steering rack and oil seal.

   SST 09950-70010 (09951 -07200) 

   NOTE: Take care not to drop the steering rack.
2. Remove the oil seal from the steering rack.

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the teflon ring and CD-ring from the steering rack.

Fig 16: Removing Steering Rack And Oil Seal

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