Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Steering Section: Steering Linkage/Steering Gear
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000002H5S003X
Title: STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: DISASSEMBLY (2008 Sequoia)

DISASSEMBLY

1. FIX POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY



(a) Using SST, secure the power steering gear.

SST: 09612-00012

HINT:

Tape SST before use.

NOTICE:

When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

2. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH



(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod end LH and steering rack end.

3. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure for both sides.

4. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP

(a) Using pliers, remove the 2 steering rack boot clips.

5. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP



(a) Using pliers, remove the 2 boot clamps as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

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

6. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT

7. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT