5000S Wagon L5-2226cc 2.22L SOHC (KZ) (1985)
Disassembling
NOTE: If upper valve housing oil seal is leaking, replace the steering gear assembly.
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clamp steering gear assembly in vise (use jaw covers) at end housing
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remove hydraulic lines from steering gear assembly
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remove clamps and slide boot off
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using a drift inserted in steering gear mounting hole, drive end tube out of housing as far as possible
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pull end tube completely out of housing
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loosen two mounting bolts for cover plate to release some tension on gear
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remove self-locking nut on end of steering rack piston rod
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remove valve housing from end housing by removing bolts and tapping valve housing with plastic hammer
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remove cover plate, spring and spacer from end housing (thrust washer and sleeve can be removed also)
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remove bolts holding steering gear housing to end housing and take off end housing
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tilt steering gear housing and remove piston, piston seal and shims
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remove rack from housing by pulling firmly on toothed portion