Service and repair operations for the rack and pinion begin by using Special Service Tool: 09612-00012 to fixate the Rack And Pinion assembly in a vise before removing the pressure tubes with Special Service Tool: 09023-38200 followed by extracting the 4 O-rings. Perform markings on the tie rod and rack ends separately before starting to loosen the lock nuts so you can remove both RH and LH tie rod components and locks. Then repeat this procedure for the other side. Using a screwdriver to loosen the clamp allows the removal of RH and LH clips rack boots and clamps while safeguarding the rack boot and marking the RH and LH rack boot. Unstake the claw washer with a screwdriver and hammer while using a 24 mm spanner to hold the rack and pinion then extract the rack end by following Special Service Tool: 09922-10010 in the right direction. Use Special Service Tool 09922-10010 to remove the rack guide spring cap lock nut before extracting the rack guide spring and rack guide sub-assembly through the special tool 09631-10021. Start by using Special Service Tool: 09616-00011 to stop control valve shaft rotation during removal of the self-locking nut before you proceed to take out the dust seal and control valve housing with control valve assembly while marking alignment matchmarks. To protect the oil seal lip, apply vinyl tape on the control valve shaft serrations before extracting the control valve assembly with its oil seal. Then remove the oil seal from the assembly. To remove the rack and pinion assembly begin by detaching the rack housing No. 2 bracket and grommet then steer the cylinder end stopper clockwise with Special Service Tool: 09631-10021 until the wire end becomes visible before turning it counter clockwise. Press out the rack and pinion with a brass bar and hammer to remove the bushing along with the O-ring while using Special Service Tool: 09950-60010 (09951-00290), 09950-70010 (09951-07360). The technician should inspect rack and pinion runout and wear before replacing the oil seal and bearing by using Special Service Tool: 09950-60010 (09951-00250), 09950-70010 (09951-07200). New oil seals need power steering fluid coating on the lip before insertion with Special Service Tool: 09950-60010 (09951-00180, 09951-00320, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07200). To replace the two bearings start by removing them through tapping and then pressing new ones that should receive molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease coating. Replace the oil seal from the bushing with Special Service Tool: 09527-20011, 09612-24014 (09613-22011) while installing new teflon rings and O-rings with caution to the grooves. The assembly process starts with applying fluid or grease onto the components followed by using Special Service Tool: 09950-60010 (09951-00240, 09951-00430, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07360) to insert the rack and pinion into its housing while protecting the oil seal lip. The bushing installation requires a new O-ring in the right position before inserting the cylinder end stopper with wire alignment. Test the rack housing air tightness using Special Service Tool: 09631-12071 by applying 53 kPa (400 mm Hg, 15.75 inch Hg) vacuum pressure for 30 seconds. Reposition the rack housing No. 2 bracket along with its grommet prior to mounting the control valve assembly with special attention to applying power steering fluid onto teflon rings. After assembly of the oil seal and control valve housing the mechanic should install new bolts with 18 Nm (180 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.) torque and apply the self-locking nut using 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.) torque. Install the rack housing cap with dust seal after coating it with sealant then torque to 59 Nm (600 kgf-cm, 43 ft. lbs.) while staking the cap. The rack guide sub-assembly should be installed with its spring and cap while using Special Service Tool: 09631-10021 to adjust preload from 0.8 - 1.4 Nm (8 - 14 kgf-cm, 6.9 - 12.2 inch lbs.) or 0.8 - 1.4 inch lbs. Before mounting the RH and LH claw washers and rack ends, apply sealant to the rack guide spring cap lock assembly then torque it to 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.) before revising the total preload before proceeding.