Toyota Land Cruiser
Service Manual
Steering » Power steering gear
Removal

NOTICE: Remove the steering wheel assembly before the steering gear removal, because there is possibility of breaking of the spiral cable.

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD ( SR-14 )

3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ( SR-14 )

4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

Remove the 7 bolts.

5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

Remove the 6 bolts.

6. DISCONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS ( SA-20 )

7. REMOVE ENGINE OIL FILTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 2 clips and hoses.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and nut with the bracket.

8. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY ( SR-14 )

HINT: Turn the steering wheel fully to the right side.

9. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE

Remove the union bolt, gasket and disconnect the pressure feed tube.

10. DISCONNECT RETURN TUBE

Using SST, disconnect the tube.

SST 09023-38400

11. REMOVE RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS AND LOCK NUTS

(a) Place matchmarks on the tie rod end and rack end.

(b) Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod end and lock nut.

12. REMOVE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY

Remove the 2 gear assembly set bolts, nuts and washers.

HINT: Slide the gear assembly to the right side, pull out the left side of the gear assembly from the member.

Disassembly