Tacoma PreRunner Reg Cab 2WD L4-2.7L (3RZ-FE) (1999)
7. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP, RACK GUIDE SPRING, RACK GUIDE AND RACK GUIDE SEAT
a. Using SST, remove the cap.
SST 09631-10021
b. Remove the seat from the guide.
8. REMOVE DUST COVER
9. REMOVE PINION BEARING ADJUSTING SCREW LOCK NUT
Using SST, remove the nut.
SST 09922-10010
NOTICE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
10. REMOVE PINION BEARING ADJUSTING SCREW
Using SST, remove the screw.
SST 09922-10010
NOTICE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
11. REMOVE STEERING PINION ASSEMBLY
a. Fully pull the steering rack from the pinion housing side of the rack housing and align the cutout portion of the rack with the pinion assembly.
b. Remove the pinion assembly from the rack housing.
12. REMOVE STEERING RACK
Remove the rack from the rack housing without revolving it.