Steering System: Removal & Installation Toyota Corolla IX

REPLACEMENT

Note. When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

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1. If necessary, replace oil seal : CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bushing of the front housing. Using SST, tap out the oil seal from the front housing. SST 09631-10030. Coat a new oil seal lip with power steering fluid. NOTE: Make sure to install the oil seal facing in the correct direction. Using SST, press in the oil seal. SST 09950-60010 (09951-00340), 09950-70010 (09951-07100).
2. If necessary, replace bearing : Press out the bearing from the vane pump shaft. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the vane pump shaft. Using snap ring expander, replace the snap ring with new one. Coat a new bearing with power steering fluid. Press in the bearing to the vane pump shaft.

REMOVAL

Note. Remove the steering wheel assembly before the steering gear removal, because there is possibility of breaking of the spiral cable.

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1. Place front wheels facing straight ahead .
2. Remove steering wheel pad . See step 1 under REMOVAL.
3. Remove steering wheel . See 2 under REMOVAL.
4. Remove the 8 bolts, 4 screws and RH and LH engine under covers.
5. Disconnect RH and LH tie rod ends. See «FRONT AXLE HUB & WHEEL BEARING»(ref-164703-S36077080852004081300000) .
6. Remove column hole cover Remove the 5 bolts and column hole cover.
7. Disconnect sliding yoke . See 11 in REMOVAL under STEERING COLUMN.
8. Disconnect lower ball joint from lower suspension arm .
9. Remove the 2 nuts and brace.
10. Remove front sub-frame and lower suspension arm : Using an engine support fixture, support the engine. Remove the 14 bolts, 3 nuts and front sub-frame and lower suspension arm.
11. Remove the bolt and engine rear mount insulator from the engine rear mount bracket.
12. Remove engine rear mount bracket . A131L A/T: Remove the 2 bolts, drive shaft heat insulator set nut and engine rear mount bracket. M/T, A245E A/T: Remove the 3 bolts, drive shaft heat insulator set nut and engine rear mount bracket.
13. Remove Rack Boot Heat Insulator Remove the bolt, nut and rack boot heat insulator.
14. Disconnect 2 Tube Clamps Remove the 2 bolts and 2 tube clamps.
15. Disconnect Return Hose Remove the clip and disconnect the return hose.
16. Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed tube . SST 09023-12700.
17. Remove 2 grommets and brackets : Remove the bolt A. Remove the bolt, nut, bracket and grommet. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
18. Remove PS gear assembly : Slide the PS gear assembly to the RH side of the vehicle. NOTE: Do not damage the turn pressure tubes. Slide the PS gear assembly to the LH side and pull it out.

Note. When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

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1. If necessary, replace oil seal and bearing : Using SST, press out the oil seal and bearing from the control valve housing. SST 09950-60010 (09951-00260), 09950-70010 (09951-07100). Coat a new oil seal lip with power steering fluid. NOTE: Make sure to install the oil seal facing in the correct direction. Using SST, press in the oil seal. SST 09950-60010 (09951-00180, 09951-00320, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100). Coat a new bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease. Using SST, press in the bearing. SST 09950-60010 (09951-00190, 09951-00360, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100).
2. If necessary, replace 2 bearings : Using SST, press out the bearing from the steering rack housing. SST 09950-70010 (09951-07100). Using SST, press out the bearing from the steering rack housing. SST 09950-70010 (09951-07100). Coat a new bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease. Using SST, press in the bearing. SST 09950-60010 (09951-00220, 09951-00280, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100). Coat a new bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease. Using SST, press in the bearing. SST 09950-60010 (09951-00280), 09950-70010 (09951-07100).
3. If necessary, replace oil seal : CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bushing. NOTE: As shown in the illustration, from the opposite side of SST confirm that its claws are firmly caught on the oil seal. Using SST, remove the oil seal from the bushing. SST 09612-24014 (09613-22011). Coat a new oil seal lip with power steering fluid. CAUTION: Make sure to install the oil seal facing in the correct direction. Using SST, press in the oil seal. SST 09950-60010 (09951-00230, 09951-00370, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100).
4. If necessary, replace teflon ring : CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the groove for the teflon ring. Using a screwdriver, remove the teflon ring from the steering rack. CAUTION: Be careful not to overexpand the teflon ring. Expand a new teflon ring with your fingers. Coat the teflon ring with power steering fluid. Install the teflon ring to the steering rack and settle it down with your fingers. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the teflon ring. Carefully slide the tapered end of SST over the teflon ring until it fits to the steering rack. SST 09630-24014 (09631-24031).
5. If necessary, replace 4 teflon rings : Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 teflon rings from the control valve assembly. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the grooves for the teflon ring. NOTE: Be careful not to overexpand the teflon ring. Expand 4 new teflon rings with your fingers. Coat the teflon rings with power steering fluid. Install the teflon rings to the control valve assembly, and settle them down with your fingers. Carefully slide the tapered end of SST over the teflon rings until them fit to the control valve assembly. SST 09631-20081 NOTE: Be careful not to damage the teflon rings.