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Removal Procedure

  1. Place a drain pan below the steering gear.
  2. Disconnect the hoses from the steering gear.

    Raise up the hoses in order to prevent oil drainage.

  3. Cap the ends of the hoses and the gear fittings in order to prevent the entrance of dirt.
  4. Mark the Intermediate shaft to steering gear alignment before removal.
  5. Disconnect the intermediate shaft.
  6. Remove the pitman arm.
  7. Remove the steering gear frame bolts (3) and the steering gear (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Gear Frame Bolts & Steering Gear
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