Rack Housing Assembly

Disconnect the four pipes from gearbox.
NOTE: Remove the pipes C and D, which are fixed to clamp plate, as a unit.
Secure the gearbox removed from vehicle in a vise using ST.
CAUTION: Using the ST, secure the gearbox assembly in a vise as shown in the figure. Do not secure the gearbox without this ST.

Preparation tool:

ST1: STAND (926200000)

ST2: BOSS D (34199AG000)

Fig 1: Securing Gearbox Assembly
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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 if there is damage, cracks or deterioration.

Fig 3: Removing Band From Boot
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Using the ST, loosen the lock nut.
Preparation tool:

ST: SPANNER (926230000)

Fig 4: Loosening Lock Nut Using ST
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Tighten the adjusting screw until it can no longer be tightened.

Fig 5: Tightening Adjusting Screw
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Remove the tie-rod.
Loosen the adjusting screw, and remove the spring and sleeve.
Remove the two bolts securing valve assembly.

Fig 6: Removing Valve Assembly Bolts
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Carefully draw out the input shaft and remove the valve assembly.

Fig 7: Removing Input Shaft And Valve Assembly
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Using a drill, release the crimping of holder.
CAUTION: Make a hole of 2 mm (0.08 in) depth using a drill with 3 mm (0.12 in) diameter.

Fig 8: Locating Drill Hole
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Remove the holder.
Attach the ST on the valve side of rack, and press out the outer side oil seal and rack while taking care that the rack and the steering body inner surface do not come into contact with each other.
Preparation tool:

ST: INSTALLER & REMOVER (34199XA030)

NOTE: Block the pipe connection of steering body to prevent fluid from flowing out.

Fig 9: Attaching ST On Valve Side Of Rack
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Insert the ST from pinion housing side and remove the oil seal and back-up ring using a press.
Preparation tool:

ST: OIL SEAL REMOVER (34099PA010)

Fig 10: Removing Oil Seal And Back-Up Ring Using Press
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Using a press, remove the bushing of gearbox installation portion.

Fig 11: Removing Gearbox Bushing
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