Lexus IS250 · Service Manual STEERING

DISASSEMBLY

Removal / installation


1. FIX POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

  1. C105582E01
    Using SST, secure the power steering gear assembly.
    SST
    09612-00012  

    HINT:
    Tape the SST before use.


2. REMOVE TIE ROD END LH

  1. C110352E01
    Put matchmarks on the tie rod end LH and the steering rack end sub-assembly.

  1. Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod end LH and the lock nut.


3. REMOVE TIE ROD END RH

HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.


4. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP

  1. Using pliers, remove the 2 steering rack boot clips.


5. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

  1. C100983
    Using pliers and a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp (LH side) as shown in the illustration.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the No. 1 steering rack boot.

  1. Remove the RH side by using the same procedure as for the LH side.


6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT

  1. Remove the 2 No. 1 steering rack boots.


7. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. C100984E03
    Using a screwdriver and a hammer, unstake the RH and LH claw washers.

    NOTICE:
    Avoid any impact to the steering rack.

  1. C115522E01
    Using 2 SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (LH side) and the claw washer.
    SST
    09922-10010  

    NOTICE:
    Use SST 09922-10010 following the direction shown in the illustration.

  1. C115523E01
    Using 2 SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (RH side) and the claw washer.
    SST
    09922-10010  

    NOTICE:
    Use SST 09922-10010 following the direction shown in the illustration.

    HINT:
    Using SST, hold the rack and remove the steering rack end sub-assembly.

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