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Electric Power Steering Gearbox: Disassembly

CAUTION:
  • Nut for fixing the rack is on the driver's side only. When removing the tie-rod on the passenger's side, turn over the boot steering gearbox on the driver's side, and fix the rack before operation.
  • When fixing the steering gearbox assembly in a vise, apply a wooden piece on the flange portion.
  1. Remove the tie-rod end (a) and lock nut (b) from the steering gearbox assembly.
  2. Remove the clip boot tie-rod (c) located outside the boot steering gearbox using the pliers, and then slide the boot steering gearbox to the tie-rod end side.
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  3. Remove the tie-rod (b) from the gearbox assembly.
  1. Using a flat tip screwdriver, remove the band boot (a) from the boot steering gearbox.
    NOTE: Replace the boot steering gearbox or the band boot (a) if there is damage, cracks or deterioration.
  2. Remove the tie-rod (b).
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