Removal

Steering Gearbox

REMOVAL

1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Loosen the front wheel nuts.
4) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
5) Remove the under cover.
6) Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly.

WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself because the exhaust pipe is hot.

7) Remove the cotter pin and castle nut securing the tie-rod end.





8) Using a puller, remove the tie-rod.





9) Remove the front crossmember support plate and front stabilizer.





10) Remove the one pipe joint at the center of the gearbox, and connect the vinyl hose to the pipe and the joint. Discharge the fluid by turning the steering wheel fully clockwise and counterclockwise. Discharge the fluid similarly from other pipes.





11) Remove the universal joint.
12) Disconnect the feed pipe from the pressure hose first, then disconnect the return pipe from the return hose.





13) Remove the clamp bolts securing the gearbox to the crossmember, and remove the clamp.





14) Remove the bolts which secure the gearbox bracket, and remove the stiffener and gearbox.