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.
ST1 926200000 STAND

ST2 34199AG000 BOSS D

CAUTION: Secure the gearbox in a vise using ST as shown in the figure. Do not secure the gearbox without this ST.

Fig 1: Securing Gearbox In Vise Using Stand ST1 926200000 And Boss D ST2 34199AG000
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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 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 Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
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Using the ST, loosen the lock nut.
ST 926230000 SPANNER

Fig 4: Loosening Lock Nut Using Spanner ST 926230000
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Tighten the adjusting screw until it can no longer be tightened.

Fig 5: Tightening Adjusting Screw
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While securing the rack with a 22 mm wrench, remove the tie-rod using 32 mm (1.26 in) wrench or adjustable wrench.

Fig 6: Removing Tie-Rod
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Loosen the adjusting screw, and remove the spring and sleeve.
Remove the two bolts securing valve assembly.

Fig 7: Identifying Bolts Securing Valve Assembly
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Carefully draw out the input shaft and remove the valve assembly.

Fig 8: Holding Input Shaft To Remove/Install Valve Assembly
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Using a drill, release the caulking of holder.
CAUTION: Make a hole of 2 mm (0.08 in) depth using a drill with 3 mm (0.12 in) diameter.

Fig 9: Drilling Hole To Release Caulking Of Holder
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Remove the holder using a 36 mm wrench or adjustable wrench.

Fig 10: Identifying Holder
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Remove the rack bushing and rack stopper from rack assembly.
Remove the oil seal from rack.
Insert the ST from pinion housing side and remove the oil seal using a press.
ST 34199AE050 OIL SEAL REMOVER

Fig 11: Removing Oil Seal Using Oil Seal Remover ST 34199AE050
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Using a press, remove the bushing of gearbox installation portion.

Fig 12: Removing Bushing Of Gearbox Using Press
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