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Turbo Model

  1. Secure the gearbox removed from vehicle in vise using the ST.

    ST 926200000 STAND

    CAUTION: Secure the gearbox assembly in a vise using the ST as shown in Fig 1. Do not attempt to secure it without this ST.
    Fig 1: Securing Gearbox Using Special Tool
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  2. Remove the tie-rod end and lock nut from gearbox.
  3. Remove the clip on outside of boot using pliers, and then slide the boot to tie-rod end side.
    Fig 2: Removing Clip On Outside Of Boot Using Pliers
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  4. Using flat tip screwdriver, remove the band from boot.
    NOTE: Check the boot for crack, damage or deterioration. Replace the boot with a new one if necessary.
    Fig 3: Removing Band From Boot
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  5. Using the ST, loosen lock nut.

    ST 926230000 SPANNER

    Fig 4: Loosening Lock Nut Using Special Tool
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  6. Tighten the adjusting screw until it no longer tightens.
    Fig 5: Tightening Adjusting Screw
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  7. Using a wrench (32 mm (1.26 in) width across flats) or adjustable wrench with cinching boot, remove the tie-rod.
    Fig 6: Removing Tie-Rod
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  8. Loosen the adjusting screw, and then remove the spring and sleeve.
  9. Disconnect the pipes A and B from steering body and control valve housing.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Pipes A And B From Steering Body And Control Valve Housing
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  10. Clean the dirt of input shaft. Remove the dust cover taking care not to scratch the housing or input shaft and allow foreign matter to enter gear box interior.
    Fig 8: Removing Dust Cover
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  11. Align the ST pin to plug hole to install. Rotate the ST counterclockwise to remove plug.

    ST 34199AE090 PLUG WRENCH

    Fig 9: Identifying Plug Using Special Tool
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  12. Remove the valve assembly taking care not to scratch seal ring and valve housing inner surface.
    Fig 10: Identifying Valve Assembly
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  13. Remove the holder using a wrench (36 mm (1.42 in) width across flats) or adjustable wrench.
    Fig 11: Removing Holder Using Wrench
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  14. Install the ST on valve side of rack and press outer side oil seal out taking care not to contact rack with steering body inner surface.

    ST 34199FE000 INSTALLER & REMOVER

    NOTE: Block the pipe connection of steering body to prevent fluid from flowing out.
    Fig 12: Identifying Outer Side Oil Seal Using Special Tools
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  15. Insert the ST from valve side and press backup ring and oil seal out.

    ST 34199FE010 REMOVER

    Fig 13: Identifying Backup Ring And Oil Seal Out Using Special Tool
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  16. Using the ST1 and ST2, repair the cylinder's clinched sections.

    ST1 34099FA080 PUNCH

    ST2 34199FE020 BASE

    Fig 14: Repairing Cylinder's Clinched Sections Using Special Tools
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  17. If the cylinder edge is deformed in a convex shape, repair using an oil stone.
    Fig 15: Identifying Cylinder Edge Convex Shape
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  18. Remove the oil seal using ST and press from plug.

    ST 34199AE100 PLUG OIL SEAL REMOVER

    NOTE: Do not apply force on the plug edge surface.
    Fig 16: Identifying Oil Seal Using Special Tool
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  19. Set the ST on drawing dimension.

    ST 34199AE120 GEARBOX OIL SEAL REMOVER

    Fig 17: Identifying Special Tool On Drawing Dimension
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  20. Set the stopper to gear box, and then insert the tip of ST to gear box.
    Fig 18: Identifying Stopper To Gear Box
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  21. By fixing the 2-surface width, press in by rotating the rod and attach to oil seal.
    Fig 19: Identifying 2-Surface Width
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  22. While fixing the 2-surface width, pull out the oil seal by rotating nut.
    CAUTION: Take care not to scratch the gear box inner surface.
    Fig 20: Identifying Oil Seal By Rotating Nut
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