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Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly: Notes

Special Service Tool (SST) 

49 JP02 001
Adjustable wrench
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49 B032 317
Bearing oil seal remover
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49 T028 301
Dust boot installer
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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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    PART DESCRIPTION

    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