Removal and Installation

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX





COMPONENTS

REMOVAL
1. Drain the power steering fluid.





2. Remove the joint assembly connecting bolt.





3. Using the special tool (09568-31000), disconnect the tie rod end from the knuckle arm.





4. Disconnect the front muffler temporarily.





5. Remove the connecting bolts of front and rear roll stopper.





6. Remove the mounting bolts (6EA) of cross member complete assembly.





7. Disconnect the pressure hose and the return tube.
8. Remove the steering gear box mounting bolts and remove the steering gear box assembly and the mounting rubber.

CAUTION: When removing the gear box, pull it out carefully and slowly to avoid damaging the boots.





9. Remove the stabilizer bar.

INSTALLATION
1. When installing the mounting rubber, align the projection of the mounting rubber with the indentation in the crossmember to install the gear box.
2. Confirm that there is no oil leak.
3. Confirm that the steering wheel rotates smoothly when it is turned.
4. Adjust the toe-in.





5. Install the parts by reference to torque specifications.