Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Steering Section: Steering Linkage/Steering Gear
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000002H5R003X
Title: STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

REMOVAL

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

3. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the engine assembly.

HINT:

4. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY



(a) Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and the power steering gear.

(b) Remove the bolt and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.

5. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.

(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end LH from the steering knuckle.

SST: 09610-20012

NOTICE:

  • Hang SST with a string, etc. to prevent it from falling.
  • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
  • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
  • Do not damage the steering knuckle.

6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures for both sides.

7. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the pressure feed tube (return tube side) from the power steering gear.

(b) Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the pressure feed tube (pressure feed tube side) from the power steering gear.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the pressure feed tube clamp.

8. REMOVE POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY



(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and power steering gear.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut fixed.