Front

1. Disarm Radio Coded Theft Protection System, as outlined under Vehicle Damage Warnings. Disable airbag system as outlined under Technician Safety Information.
2. Disconnect both battery cables.
3. Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove front wheels.
4. Disconnect tie rod ends using ball joint remover tool No. 07MAC-SL00200, or equivalent.
5. Remove self-locking nuts connecting exhaust pipe to three way catalytic converter and exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold.
6. Disconnect heated oxygen sensor connector, then the exhaust pipe.
7. On models equipped with automatic transaxle, remove shift cable holder, then disconnect shift control cable at control shaft.
8. Remove center beam and steering gear splash shield.
9. Clean dirt from control unit and fluid line connections, then disconnect lines from control unit. Plug or seal pipes to prevent contamination.
10. On models equipped with 4 wheel steering, remove sub steering angle sensor cover from sensor, then disconnect sensor electrical connector. Use care when cutting wire tie from cover to prevent cutting into wire harness.
11. Lock steering shaft with ignition key to keep steering shaft position.
12. Disconnect steering joint from steering gear and move joint toward column.
13. Remove left mounting bracket, then the right.
14. Remove left tie rod end, then slide rack completely to right.
15. Pull steering gear down to clear pinion shaft from bulkhead.
16. Move steering gear to the right so left rack end clears rear beam.
17. Move steering gear to left and tilt left side down, then remove steering gear from vehicle.
18. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten fasteners to specifications.