Highlander LTD 2WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2002)
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17. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSY LH
a. Place matchmarks on the tie rod assy LH and rack end.
b. Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod assy LH and lock nut.
18. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSY RH
HINT: Remove the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.
19. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP
a. Remove the 2 boot clips.
20. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO. 2 CLAMP
a. Using pliers, remove the rack boot No. 2 clamp.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot.
21. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO. 1 CLAMP
HINT: Remove the rack boot No. 1 clamp by the same procedures with the rack boot No. 2 clamp.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot.
22. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO. 2
a. Remove the rack boot No. 2.
23. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT NO. 1
HINT: Remove the rack boot No. 1 by the same procedures with the rack boot No. 2.
24. REMOVE STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSY
a. Using a screwdriver and a hammer, unstake the claw washer.
NOTICE: Avoid any impact to the steering rack.
