CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.
| 1 | Dust cover |
| 2 | Tie-rod end (See Tie-rod End Disassembly Note.) |
| 3 | Locknut |
| 4 | Boot clamp |
| 5 | Boot band (See Boot Band Disassembly Note .) |
| 6 | Boot |
| 7 | Tie rod (See Tie Rod Disassembly Note.) |
| 8 | Mounting rubber |
| 9 | Steering gear |
1. Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for proper installation.
2. Remove the tie-rod end.
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the boot band as shown in the figure, then press the caulked area outward to remove the boot band.
1. Lock the steering rack end (pinion gear side) against rotation with a suitable wrench and remove the tie rod using another one.
1. Remove the mounting rubber from the gear housing using the SSTs and a press.
