STEERING GEAR REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. B003NWK

      Secure the steering wheel assembly with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.

      Tech Tips

      This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable sub-assembly.

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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  4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

  5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. B003LXSC01
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the front axle hub assembly LH.

      SST
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  7. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  8. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE


    1. B003PTPC01
      *a Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly.

    2. Loosen the bolt labeled A.

    3. Remove the bolt labeled B.

    4. B003RNDC01
      B003OFB Install in this Direction

      Disconnect the steering sliding yoke from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly.

  9. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B003PX1C01
      *a Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and power steering link assembly.

    2. B003NACC01
      B003OFB Install in this Direction

      Remove the bolt and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.

      Note

      If the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly is struck, replace it with a new one.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

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  11. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. B003KO9

      Using a union nut wrench, loosen the flare nut and disconnect the pressure feed tube assembly.

    2. B003RAN

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the pressure feed tube assembly bracket from the power steering link assembly.

    3. B003PLA

      Slide the clip and disconnect the return hose.

    4. B003NBR

      Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the steering gear outlet return tube.

    5. B003KTIC02
      B003OFB Remove in this Direction

      Fix the 2 nuts in place and remove the 2 bolts and 2 washers. Then remove the power steering link assembly from the front suspension member.

      Note

      Never turn the nut. Be sure to turn the bolt.