Corolla L4-1.8L (2ZZ-GE) (2005)
NOTICE: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut and torque the bolt with the nut fixed.
24. FIX RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY
a. Using SST, secure the rack & pinion power steering gear assy in a vise.
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25. REMOVE STEERING LEFT TURN PRESSURE TUBE
a. Using SST, remove the left turn pressure tube.
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b. Remove the 2 O-rings from the left turn pressure tube.
26. REMOVE STEERING RIGHT TURN PRESSURE TUBE
a. Using SST, remove the right turn pressure tube.
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b. Remove the 2 O-rings from the right turn pressure tube.
27. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH
a. Put matchmarks on the tie rod end sub-assy and the rack end.
b. Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod end sub-assy and the lock nut.
28. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH.
29. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH
a. Secure the tie rod end sub-assy in a vise.
b. Install the nut to the stud bolt.
c. Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times or more.