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F06761
Rack Housing
Claw Washer
Rack End Lock NutTie Rod End Rack Boot
ClampClip
Steering Rack
Teflon Ring
Oil Seal
Bushing
O±Ring Oil Seal Wire
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified touque
Power steering fluid
For use with SST Non±reusable part
Molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease
*
O±Ring
55 (560, 41)
103 (1,050, 76)
*76 (770, 56)
55 (560, 41)
103 (1,050, 76)
*76 (770, 56)
Cylinder End Stopper
SR±38
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
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Rack Housing Cap
59 (600, 43)
F13619
Turn Pressure TubeDust Cover
Turn Pressure Tube O±RingControl Valve
Housing
Oil Seal
Bearing
Teflon Ring
Rack Guide Spring
Rack Guide
Sub±assembly
Self±locking Nut Bearing
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
Non±reusable part
Precoated part
Molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease
Power steering fluid
For use with SSTRack Housing Bearing
GasketControl Valve Assembly
* Oil seal
15 (150, 11)
*13 (135, 10)18 (185, 13)
59 (600, 43)
*44 (450, 32)
Rack Guide
Spring Cap
25 (250, 18)
18 (185, 13)
15 (150, 11)
*13 (135, 10)
15 (150, 11)
*13 (135, 10)
15 (150, 11)
*13 (135, 10)
Rack Guide Spring
Cap Lock Nut O±Ring
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
SR±39
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
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SR02O±09
F13616SST
SR±40
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
Remove the steering wheel assembly before the steering
gear removal, because there is possibility of breaking of
the spiral cable.
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the
airbag working.
2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
(See page SR±14)
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See page SR±14)
5. DISCONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS
(See page SA±86)
6. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AS-
SEMBLY (See page SR±14)
7. DISCONNECT CLAMP PLATE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the clamp plate.
8. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED AND RETURN
TUBES
Using SST, disconnect the tubes.
SST 09023±12701
9. REMOVE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and stud bolt from the bracket.
(b) Remove the 2 set bolts, nut, washer and PS gear assem-
bly.
10. REMOVE BRACKET AND GROMMET
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SR0V9±05
F13620
SST
F06746
SSTBolt SST
Nut
F06747
Matchmarks
F06748
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
SR±41
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. REMOVE 2 TURN PRESSURE TUBES
(a) Using SST, remove the 2 turn pressure tubes.
SST 09023±38401
(b) Remove the 4 O±rings from the tubes.
2. SECURE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY IN VISE
Using SST, 2 bolts and nuts, secure the gear assembly in a vise,
as shown in the illustration.
SST 09612±00012
Reference:
Bolt: 90105±10346
Nut: 90170±10198
HINT:
Use 2 of the same type of SST.
3. REMOVE RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS AND LOCK
NUTS
(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod end, lock nut and rack end.
(b) Loosen the lock nut, remove the tie rod end and lock nut.
(c) Perform the same procedure on the other side.
4. REMOVE RH AND LH CLIPS, RACK BOOTS AND
CLAMPS
(a) Using a screwdriver, loosen the 2 clamps.
(b) Remove the 2 clips and boots.
HINT:
Mark the RH and LH boots.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot.
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F03699
F06749
SST
F06751
SST
SR±42
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
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5. REMOVE RH AND LH RACK ENDS AND CLAW WASH-
ERS
(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, unstake the washer.
NOTICE:
Avoid any impact on the steering rack.
(b) Using a spanner, hold the steering rack steadily, and us-
ing SST, remove the rack end.
SST 09922±10010
HINT:
Mark the RH and LH rack ends.
NOTICE:
Use SST 09922±10010 in the direction shown in the illustra-
tion.
(c) Remove the washer from the rack end.
(d) Perform the same procedure on the other side.
6. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP LOCK NUT
Using SST, remove the lock nut.
SST 09922±10010
NOTICE:
Use SST 09922±10010 in the direction shown in the illustra-
tion.
7. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP, RACK GUIDE
SPRING AND RACK GUIDE SUB±ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the rack guide spring
cap.
(b) Remove the rack guide spring and rack guide sub±as-
sembly.
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F06753
SST
F06754
SST
F06755
Matchmarks
F06756
Vinyl Tape
Shop Rag
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
SR±43
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
8. REMOVE RACK HOUSING CAP
Using SST, remove the rack housing cap.
SST 09816±30010
9. REMOVE SELF±SOCKING NUT
Using SST, stop the control valve shaft rotation, and remove the
nut.
SST 09616±00011
10. REMOVE DUST COVER
11. REMOVE CONTROL VALVE HOUSING WITH CON-
TROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
(a) Put matchmarks on the control valve housing and rack
housing.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and control valve housing with control
valve assembly attached.
(c) Remove the gasket from the rack housing.
12. REMOVE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
(a) To prevent oil seal lip damage, wind vinyl tape around the
serrated part of the valve shaft.
(b) Press out the valve assembly with the oil seal.
NOTICE:
Place a shop rag between the valve housing and the
blocks.
Be careful not to drop the valve assembly.
Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip.
13. REMOVE OIL SEAL
Remove the oil seal from the control valve assembly.
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R11651
SSTWire Cylinder End
Stopper
F08343
SST
F08340Oil Seal SST
SR±44
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
14. REMOVE CYLINDER END STOPPER
(a) Using SST, turn the stopper clockwise until the wire end
can be seen through the service hole.
SST 09631±16010
(b) Using SST, turn the stopper counterclockwise, and re-
move the wire.
SST 09631±16010
15. REMOVE STEERING RACK AND BUSHING
(a) Using SST, press out the steering rack with the bushing.
NOTICE:
Take care not to drop the rack.
SST 09950±70010 (09951±07200)
(b) Remove the bushing from the rack.
(c) Remove the O±ring from the bushing.
16. REMOVE OIL SEAL
Using SST, press out the oil seal.
SST 09950±60010 (09951±00360),
09950±70010 (09951±07360)
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R10072
Dial Indicator
SR0VA±04
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
SR±45
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT STEERING RACK
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the rack for runout, teeth
wear and damage.
Maximum runout: 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.)
(b) Check the back surface for wear and damage.