LS 460 AWD V8-4.6L (1UR-FSE) (2009)
Steering Gear: Overhaul
Disassembly
POWER STEERING: STEERING GEAR (W/ VGRS): DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
1. FIX POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST, secure the power steering link assembly.
SST: 09612-00012
HINT: Tape the SST before use.
2. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)
(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and the steering rack end sub-assembly.
(b) Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod assembly LH and the lock nut.
3. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
4. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)
(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and the steering rack end sub-assembly.
(b) Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod assembly LH and the lock nut.
5. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
6. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for 2WD)
(a) Using pliers, remove the 2 steering rack boot clips.
7. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for AWD)
(a) Using pliers, remove the 2 steering rack boot clips.
8. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO.1 CLAMP