Highlander 4WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
27. REMOVE CYLINDER END STOPPER
(a) Using a screwdriver and a hammer, turn the cylinder end stopper clockwise until the wire end is visible through the service hole.
(b) Using a screwdriver and a hammer, turn the cylinder end stopper counterclockwise, and remove the wire and the cylinder end stopper.
28. REMOVE POWER STEERING RACK
29. REMOVE POWER STEERING RACK BUSH
(a) Remove the rack bush with the rack bush oil seal from the power steering rack.
(b) Using SST, remove the rack bush oil seal from the rack bush.
SST 09527-21011, 09612-24014 (09613-22011)
NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the rack bush.
(c) Using a screwdriver, remove the O-ring from the rack bush.
30. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK
(a) Using a dial gauge, check for runout of the steering rack and teeth wear.
Maximum runout: 0.3 mm (0.0118 in.)