Tacoma 4WD L4-2.7L (3RZ-FE) (2004)
5. REMOVE RH AND LH RACK ENDS AND CLAW WASHERS
a. Using a screwdriver and hammer, unstake the washer.
NOTICE: Avoid any impact to the steering rack.
b. Using a spanner to hold the steering rack steady, and using SST, remove the rack end.
SST 09922-10010
NOTICE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
c. Remove the claw washer.
d. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
HINT: Mark the RH and LH rack ends.
6. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP LOCK NUT
Using SST, remove the rack guide spring cap lock nut.
SST 09922-10010
NOTICE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
7. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP
8. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING, RACK GUIDE AND RACK GUIDE SEAT
9. REMOVE DUST COVER