Removal and Installation

REMOVAL





1. Remove the air intake hose assembly(A).
2. Detach the power steering pressure hose mounting clamp and the return tube mounting clamp.
3. Drain the power steering fluid.
4. Disconnect the pressure tube and the return tube fittings from the gear box.





5. Disconnect the shaft assembly(A) from the gear box inside the passenger compartment.
6. Remove the strap and push out the dust cover and remove the dust cover mounting plate.
7. Raise up the vehicle.
8. Remove the front tires (RH/LH).





9. After removing the split pin, disconnect the tie rod(A) from the knuckle(B) by using the special tool (0956831 000).





10. Remove the stabilizer bar(A) (RH side) mounting bracket(B).





11. Remove the front muffler assembly(A).





12. Remove the mounting bolt and mounting clamp(A) of power steering gear box, and also remove the clamp(B) holding the pressure tube and the return tube.





13. Pull the power steering gear box assembly(A) toward the right side of the vehicle.

NOTE: When removing the gear box, pull it out carefully and slowly so as not to cause damage to the boots(B).

INSTALLATION





1. Push in the power steering gear box assembly(A) on the right side of the vehicle.
2. Install the dust cover mounting plate.
3. Connect the dust cover to its mounting plate with a new strap.





4. Connect the steering gear box assembly(A) to the steering column shaft and universal joint assembly(B).
5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
6. After installation, air bleed the system.