4 Runner 4WD L4-2.7L (3RZ-FE) (1996)
a. Using the 09950-70010 (09951 - 07360) SST and a press, remove the rack and oil seal.
NOTE: Take care not to drop the rack.
b. Remove the oil seal from the rack.
14. Using the 09950-60010 (09951-00360), 09950-70010 (09951-07360) SST and a press, remove the oil seal and spacer.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. Coat the assembly with power steering fluid or molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
2. Install the spacer and the oil seal , performing the following procedures.
a. Coat a new oil seal lip with power steering fluid.
b. Using the 09951 - 60010 (09951-00330, 09951 - 00490, 09952 - 06010), 09950 - 70010 (09951-07360) Special Service Tool (SST) and a
press, install the oil seal and spacer.
NOTE:
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Make sure you install the oil seal facing the correct direction.
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Take care that the oil seal does not get reversed as you install it.
3. Install the steering rack by performing these steps.
a. Install the 09631-00350 SST to the rack.