Removal

Steering Gearbox

REMOVAL

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

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

6) After pulling off the cotter pin and removing the castle nut, use a puller to remove the tie-rod end from the knuckle arm.





7) Remove the front crossmember support plate, jack-up plate and front stabilizer.





8) 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.





9) Remove the universal joint.
10) Disconnect the pipe C from pressure hose first, then disconnect pipe D from the return hose.





11) Remove the gear box bracket and clamp, and remove the gearbox.