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Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Steering Section: Steering Linkage/Steering Gear
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM0000039T0005X
Title: STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING LINKAGE: DISASSEMBLY (2008 LX570)

DISASSEMBLY

1. FIX POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY



(a) Using SST, fix the power steering link.

SST: 09612-00012

HINT:

Tape SST before use.

NOTICE:

When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

2. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP LH

(a) Using pliers, remove the steering rack boot clip.

3. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP LH



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

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the steering rack boot.

5. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT

(a) Remove the steering rack boot LH and RH.

7. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY


(a) Using a wrench, hold the steering rack (LH side).

(b) Using SST, remove the steering rack end (LH side) from the power steering rack.

SST: 09922-10010

HINT:

Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.

(c) Using SST, remove the steering rack end (RH side) from the power steering rack.

SST: 09922-10010

HINT:

Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

  • Do not mistake the direction of SST.
  • Make sure to keep the power steering rack fixed in place with SST.