RX400h · Service Manual STEERING

DISASSEMBLY

Removal / installation


1. FIX POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

  1. C111460E01
    Using SST, secure the power steering link assembly.
    SST
    09612-00012  

    HINT:
    Tape the SST before use.


2. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

  1. C111423E02
    Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and the steering rack end sub-assembly.

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


3. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 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 STEERING RACK BOOT NO.2 CLAMP

  1. C100983
    Using pliers and a screwdriver, remove the steering rack boot No.2 clamp as shown in the illustration.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the steering rack boot No.2.


6. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO.1 CLAMP

HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the steering rack boot No.2 clamp.


7. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO.2

  1. Remove the steering rack boot No.2.


8. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO.1

HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the steering rack boot No.2.


9. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. C100984E01
    Using a screwdriver and a hammer, unstake the RH and LH claw washers.

    NOTICE:
    Avoid any impact to the steering rack.

  1. C111461E01
    Using 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. C111462E01
    Using 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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