Removal

1. Loosen wheel lug nuts.

2. Raise front of vehicle and support it with safety stands.

3. Remove wheels and tires.

4. Pull out cotter pins, and remove nuts.





5. Separate tie-rod from knuckle arm with Special Service Tools(SST)(OK130 283 021 or equivalent).

NOTICE: Replace nuts temporarily so that screw threads do not become damaged.


6. Remove bracket fixed to pipes and gear box after loosening two bracket bolts and nuts.

7. Disconnect high-pressure line and return line.

NOTICE: Use a container or rags to catch power steering fluid when disconnecting high pressure line and/or return line.

8. Remove the universal joint pinch bolts and intermediate shaft pinch bolt.

9. Remove four steering column nuts from vehicle and then remove sealing cover.

10. Loosen two steering rack nuts.

11. Remove change control rod and extension bar from transaxle.





12. Remove steering rack from right side of vehicle. If necessary, replace rack and linkage entirely - do not disassemble.