Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000018O6006X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING GEAR: DISASSEMBLY; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

DISASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

1. FIX POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, fix the gear assembly in a vise, as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09630-00014

09631-00142

2. REMOVE TURN PRESSURE TUBE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, remove the 2 tubes.

SST: 09023-38201

3. REMOVE CLIP, RACK BOOT AND CLAMP

(a) Using pliers, loosen the clamp, as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the boot.

(b) Remove the clip, rack boot and clamp.

(c) Use the same procedure described above for the other side.

HINT:

Mark the RH and LH rack boots.

4. REMOVE STEERING RACK END

(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, shake back the washer.

NOTICE:

Avoid any impact to the steering rack.

(b) Using a spanner to hold the steering rack steady, and using SST, remove the rack end.

SST: 09922-10010

NOTICE:

Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.

(c) Remove the claw washer.

(d) Use the same procedure described above for the other side.

HINT:

Mark the RH and LH rack boots.

5. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP LOCK NUT

(a) Using SST, remove the lock nut.

SST: 09922-10010

NOTICE:

Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.

6. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP

7. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING AND RACK GUIDE SUB-ASSEMBLY

8. REMOVE DUST COVER

9. REMOVE CONTROL VALVE HOUSING WITH CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY

(a) Place matchmarks on the valve housing and rack housing.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts.

(c) Pull out the control valve assembly with the valve housing.

(d) Remove the O-ring from the valve housing.

10. REMOVE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, loosen the bearing guide nut.

SST: 09631-20060

(b) Wind vinyl tape to the control valve shaft.

(c) Using a plastic hammer, tap out the valve assembly with the nut from the control valve housing.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip.

(d) Remove the nut from the valve assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip.

(e) Remove the O-ring from the nut.

11. REMOVE CYLINDER END STOPPER AND SPACER

(a) Using SST, remove the stopper.

SST: 09922-10010

NOTICE:

Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the stopper.

12. REMOVE STEERING RACK AND OIL SEAL

(a) Using SST, press out the rack and oil seal.

NOTICE:

Take care not to drop the rack.

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07200

(b) Remove the oil seal from the rack.