Power Steering Gear: Disassembly

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Disassembly
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CAUTION: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
  1. Remove 2 turn pressure tubes  .
    1. Using SST, remove the 2 turn pressure tubes. SST 09023-12700.
      Fig 1: Removing Turn Pressure Tubes
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    2. Remove the 4 "O" rings from the tubes.
  2. Secure PS gear assembly in vise  .

    Using SST, 2 bolts and nuts, secure the gear assembly in a vise, as shown in Fig 2. SST 09612-00012.

    Reference:  Bolt: 90105-10346, Nut: 90170-10198.

    NOTE: Use 2 of the same type of SST.
RENDER: 1.0x

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