Removal and Installation

Fig. 45 Securing Steering Wheel:

Fig. 33. Power Steering Gear Removal:

Fig. 38. Installing Power Steering Gear Assembly:

1. Disable air bag system as outlined under Technician Safety Information.
2. Disconnect universal joint as follows:
a. Position front wheels facing straight ahead.
b. Using seat belt of driver's seat, fix steering wheel so that does not turn, Fig. 29.
c. Place alignment marks on universal joint and control valve shaft.
d. Loosen upper universal joint bolt and remove lower universal joint bolt, then disconnect universal joint.
3. Disconnect tie rod end using pitman arm puller tool No. 09611, or equivalent, Fig. 33. It may be necessary to move the disc brake caliper assembly to get necessary clearance to remove the tie rod end.
4. When connecting universal joint, set gear housing so that it matches the dimensions shown in Fig. 38, with gear housing at the center point.
6. Align marks made during removal and connect universal joint.
7. After inserting rotation stopper in valve housing holes, tighten union bolt.
8. If steering wheel has been removed or moved during operation, center spiral cable.
9. Check steering wheel center point, then check toe-in.
10. Rearm air bag system.