Steering Gear - Removal

STEERING GEAR - COMPONENTS
REMOVAL

1. Remove the engine air intake hose assembly.
2. Disconnect the pressure and return hose retainers of the power steering hydraulic system.
3. Drain the working fluid from the power steering hydraulic system.
4. Disconnect the pressure and return tubes from the steering gear fittings.

5. Disconnect the steering universal joint from the steering gear inside the passenger compartment.
6. Remove the band clamp and push out the steering shaft boot, then remove the boot support plate.
7. Raise the vehicle.
8. Remove the front wheels.

9. Remove the cotter pin, remove the nut and disconnect the steering tie rod end ball joint from the steering knuckle using special tool (09568-31000).

10. Remove the right stabilizer bar mounting bracket.

11. Remove the front muffler assembly.

12. Remove the steering gear mounting brackets and the pressure and return tube retainers.

13. Remove the steering gear assembly through the right front wheel arch.
When removing the steering gear assembly, remove it slowly and very carefully to avoid damaging the steering rod boots and the tie rod end ball joint boots.
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