Rack Bearing Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

Remove the rack and pinion steering assembly from the vehicle. Refer to "RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
Remove the adjuster plug locknut from the adjuster plug, and remove the adjuster plug from the housing with the rack guide spring cap wrench J-42459, or with a 19 mm alien wrench.

Fig 1: Removing Adjuster Plug From Housing With Rack Guide Spring Cap Wrench
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Remove the adjuster spring and the rack bearing.

Fig 2: Removing Adjuster Spring And Rack Bearing
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