Removal

1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.





2. Remove the (A) five nuts and remove the (B) steering column tube boot and the (C) inner steering column tube boot.





3. Remove the steering column input shaft coupling to steering gear input shaft and control bolt.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.





5. Remove the (A) lug nuts and the (B) front wheel and tire assemblies.





6. Remove and discard the (A) cotter pin from the (By tie rod end nut) and remove the nut.





7. Use (A) Tie Rod End Separator T85M-3395-A to separate the (B) front wheel knuckle from the (C) tie rod end.





8. Remove the (A) six bolts and the (B) RH splash shield.





9. Remove the (A) four bolts and the (B) crossmember.





10. Disconnect the power steering return hose and cap the line.
^ Cap the power steering return hose and the steering gear.





11. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose and cap the line.
^ Cap the power steering pressure hose and the steering gear.





12. Remove the strap holding the hoses to the steering gear housing. Discard the strap.
13. On vehicles with a manual transaxle, remove the nut and disconnect the transmission gearshift rod and clevis from the transaxle.
14. On vehicles with a manual transaxle, remove the extension bar nut and disconnect the gearshift lever stabilizer bar and support from the transaxle.





15. Remove the two steering gear mounting brackets.
1 Remove the two nuts from each bracket.
2 Remove the two steering gear mounting brackets.





16. Remove the (A) pushpin and position the (B) RH boot shield aside.
17. Remove the steering gear assembly from the RH side of the vehicle.





18. Install the (A) steering gear into the (B) Steering Gear Holding Fixture D87P-3504-B or equivalent.
19. Clean the exterior of the steering gear with solvent. If necessary, drain excess hydraulic fluid.
20. Check the fluid passages for obstructions and leaks.
21. Inspect the power steering pump housing for cracks or other damage. If necessary, replace the steering gear.
22. Verify that the power steering gear input shaft bearing rotates freely. If necessary, replace the steering gear.





23. Place alignment marks on the (A) tie rod ends, the (B) tie rod end jam nuts and the (C) front wheel spindle tie rods.





24. Remove both the (A) tie rod ends and the (B) tie rod end jam nuts.





25. Remove the two front suspension steering ball stud dust seals.
1 Remove the inner and outer front suspension steering ball stud dust seal clamps.
2 Remove the two front suspension steering ball stud dust seals.





26. Use (A) Inner Tie Rod Socket Tool D9OP-3290-A or equivalent to remove the (B) front wheel spindle tie rods.

CAUTION: Place the steering gear at the center position. Use a 20 mm crowfoot on the flat of the steering gear sector shaft to resist rotation and prevent damage during removal and installation.