Removal

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery minus terminal.
2. Loosen front wheel nut.
3. Lift vehicle and remove front wheels.
4. Remove front exhaust pipe assembly.

WARNING: Be careful, exhaust pipe is hot.





5. Using a puller, remove tie-rod end from knuckle arm after pulling off cotter pin and removing castle nut.





6. Remove jack-up plate and front stabilizer.





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





8. Remove lower side bolt of universal joint, then remove upper side bolt and lift the joint upward.

NOTE: Place a mark on the joint and mating serration so that they can be re-installed at the original position.





9. Disconnect pipes C and D from pipe of gearbox.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage these pipes.

NOTE: Disconnect upper pipe D first, and lower pipe C second.





10. Remove clamp bolts securing gearbox to crossmember, and remove gearbox.