Rack Housing Assembly

Disconnect the four pipes from gearbox.
NOTE: Remove the pipes C and D, which are fixed to clamp plate, as a single unit.
Secure the gearbox removed from vehicle in vice using ST.
ST1 926200000 STAND

ST2 34199AG000 BOSS D

CAUTION: Secure the gearbox in a vise using ST as shown in Fig 1. Do not attempt to secure it without this ST.

Fig 1: Securing Gearbox in Vise Using ST
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Remove the tie-rod end and lock nut from gearbox.
Remove the small clip from the boot using pliers, and then move the boot to tie-rod end side.

Fig 2: Removing Small Clip From Boot Using Pliers
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Using a flat-tip screwdriver, remove the band from boot.
NOTE: Replace the boot it there is damage, cracks or deterioration.

Fig 3: Removing Band From Boot
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Using the ST, loosen the lock nut.
ST 926230000 SPANNER

Fig 4: Loosening Lock Nut
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Tighten the adjusting screw until it no longer tightens.

Fig 5: Tightening Adjusting Screw
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Hold the rack with a wrench [22 mm width across flats], and then remove the tie-rod using a wrench [32 mm width across flats] or adjustable wrench.

Fig 6: Removing Tie-Rod Using Wrench
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Loosen the adjusting screw, and then remove the spring and sleeve.
Remove the two bolts securing valve assembly.

Fig 7: Removing Spring And Sleeve
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Carefully draw out the input shaft, and then remove the valve assembly.

Fig 8: Removing Valve Assembly
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Using a drill, release the caulking of holder.
CAUTION: Make a hole approx. 2 mm (0.08 in) depth using a drill bit of 3 mm (0.12 in) diameter.

Fig 9: Releasing Caulking Of Holder
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Using a spanner [36 mm width across flats] or adjustable wrench, remove the holder.

Fig 10: Removing Holder
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Remove the rack bushing and rack stopper from rack assembly.
Remove the oil seal from rack.
Insert the ST from pinion housing side, and then remove the oil seal using a press.
ST 34199AE050 OIL SEAL REMOVER

Fig 11: Removing Oil Seal From Rack
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Using a press, remove the bushing at gearbox installation portion.

Fig 12: Removing Bushing At Gearbox Installation Portion

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