Removal

NOTICE: When installing, coat the parts indicated by the arrows with power steering fluid or molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease (See page PS-21).

1. INSPECT CENTER FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

3. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH SST 09628-62011

4. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH SST 09628-62011

HINT: Perform the same procedure on the other side.

5. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Fix the steering wheel with the seat belt.

(b) Release the 3 springs and separate the dust cover.

(c) Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft assembly and power steering gear assembly.

(d) Remove the bolt and separate the intermediate shaft assembly.

6. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

7. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT: Perform the same procedure on the other side.

8. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and remove the stabilizer bracket No. 1.

9. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 RH

HINT: Perform the same procedure on the other side.

10. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the clip and disconnect the return tube assembly from the power steering gear assembly.

(b) Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed tube assembly from the power steering gear assembly.

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(c) Remove the bolt and separate the tube clamp.

(d) Remove the nut and separate the tube clamp.

11. REMOVE RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and the power steering gear assembly.

NOTICE: Do not damage the 2 pressure tubes.