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COMPONENTS
SR±34± STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
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COMPONENTS
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POWER STEERING GEAR REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
Remove the 10 screws.
2. REMOVE FR SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR
Remove the 4 bolts.
3. DISCONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(See page SR±15)
4. DISCONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS
(See page SA±17)
5. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE
Remove the union bolt and gasket.
6. DISCONNECT RETURN TUBE
Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets.
7. DISCONNECT PPS SOLENOID CONNECTOR
8. REMOVE RACK HOUSING BRACKET AND GROMMET
Remove the 2 bolts and nuts.
9. REMOVE POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and nuts.
POWER STEERING GEAR
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. SECURE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY IN VISE
Using SST, secure the gear assembly in a vise.
SST 09612±00012
2. REMOVE TURN PRESSURE TUBES
(a) Remove the 2 union bolts and 4 gaskets.
(b) Using SST, remove the 2 tubes.
SST 09633±00020
(c) Remove the 2 union seats.
3. REMOVE RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS AND LOCK NUTS
Place matchmarks on the tie rod end and rack end and loos-
en the lock nut.
4. REMOVE RH AND LH CLIPS, RACK BOOTS AND
CLAMPS
NOTICE:
wBe careful not to damage the boot.
wMark the RH and LH boots. SR±36
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5. REMOVE RH AND LH RACK ENDS AND CLAW WASHERS
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, unstake the washer.
NOTICE: Avoid any impact to the steering rack.
(b) Using a spanner (22 mm) to hold the steering rack, and using
SST, remove the rack end.
SST 09922±10010
NOTICE: Use SST 09922±10010 in the direction shown in
the illustration.
6. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP LOCK NUT
Using SST, remove the nut.
SST 09922±10010
NOTICE: Use SST 09922±10010 in the direction shown in
the illustration.
7. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP, RACK GUIDE
SPRING, RACK GUIDE AND RACK GUIDE SEAT
(a) Using a hexagon wrench (24 mm), remove the cap.
(b) Remove the seat from the guide.
8. REMOVE RACK HOUSING CAP
9. REMOVE SELF±LOCKING NUT, BEARING AND SPACER
Using SST to stop the control valve shaft rotating, remove the
nut.
SST 09616±00010
10. REMOVE DUST COVER
11. REMOVE CONTROL VALVE HOUSING
(a) To prevent oil seal lip damage, wind vinyl tape on the serrated
part of the control valve shaft.
(b) Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), remove the 2 bolts.
(c) Remove the O±ring from the housing.
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12. REMOVE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
Using a plastic hammer, tap out the control valve.
13. REMOVE CYLINDER END STOPPER AND 2 SPACERS
Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring from the rack
housing.
14. REMOVE STEERING RACK AND OIL SEAL
Using an extension bar or brass bar and a press, press out
the rack.
NOTICE: Take care to not drop the rack.
15. REMOVE OIL SEAL AND SPACER
Using SST and a press, press out the oil seal and spacer.
SST 09631±12020, 09631±20031
POWER STEERING GEAR INSPECTION
AND REPLACEMENT
NOTICE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. INSPECT STEERING RACK
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the rack for runout and for teeth
wear or damage.
Runout mm (in.)
Maximum 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
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(b) Check the back surface for wear or damage.
2. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE BEARING AND OIL SEAL
(a) Set SST to the rack housing, as shown.
SST 09612±30012
(b) Turn A clockwise and engage the tips of C on the bearing.
(c) Using a spanner (8 mm), keep A fixed while turning nut B
clockwise, and remove the bearing.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the rack housing.
(d) Using SST, remove the oil seal from the rack housing.
SST 09612±30012
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the rack housing.
HINT: When using SST, apply the tips of SST to the cutouts
in the rack housing.
(e) Coat a new oil seal lip with power steering fluid.
(f) Using SST, install the oil seal.
SST 09620±30010 (09624±30010, 09631±00020)
NOTICE: Make sure you install the oil seal facing the cor-
rect direction.
(g) Using SST and a press, press in a new bearing.
SST 09620±30010 (09626±30010, 09631±00020)
3. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE OIL SEAL AND BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, press out the oil seal with the bearing
from the control valve housing.
SST 09620±30010 (09631±00020)
09630±24013 (09620±24010)
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(b) Coat a new oil seal lip with power steering fluid.
(c) Using SST and a press, press in the oil seal.
SST 09620±30010 (09631±00020)
09630±24013 (09620±24020)
NOTICE: Make sure you install the oil seal facing the cor-
rect direction.
(d) Using SST and a press, press in a new bearing.
SST 09620±30010 (09631±00020)
09630±24013 (09620±24030)
4. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TEFLON RING AND O±RING
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the teflon ring and O±ring.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the groove for the te-
flon ring.
(b) Coat a new O±ring with power steering fluid and install it.
(c) Expand a new teflon ring with your fingers.
NOTICE: Be careful not to over±expand the ring.
(d) Install the teflon ring to the rack.
(e) Coat the teflon ring with power steering fluid, and snug it
down with your fingers. SR±40
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5. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TEFLON RINGS
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 rings from the control valve
assembly.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the grooves for the
ring.
(b) Expand 4 new rings with your fingers.
NOTICE: Be careful not to over±expand the ring.
(c) Install the 4 rings.
(d) Coat the 4 rings with power steering fluid and snug them
down with your fingers.
(e) Carefully slide the tapered end of SST over the rings to seal
them.
SST 09631±20081
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the rings.
6. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TEFLON RINGS AND
O±RINGS
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 teflon rings and O ±rings
from the control valve assembly.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the grooves for the te-
flon ring.
(b) Coat 2 new O±rings with power steering fluid, and install
them.
(c) Expand 2 new teflon rings with your fingers.
NOTICE: Be careful not to over±expand the teflon rings.
(d) Install the 2 teflon rings.
(e) Coat the teflon rings with power steering fluid, and snug them
down with your fingers.
(f) Carefully slide the tapered end of SST over the teflon rings
to seal them.
SST 09631±32020
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the teflon rings.
7. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE PRESSURE CONTROL
VALVE ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), remove the 3 bolts.
(b) Remove the 3 O±rings from the control valve housing.
(c) Coat 3 new O±rings with power steering fluid, and install
them.
(d) Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), install a new valve
assembly with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 18 NVm (185 kgfVcm, 13 ftVlbf)
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