Disassembly and Assembly

1. Remove the steering gear. For additional information, refer to STEERING GEAR .
2. Clean the exterior of the steering gear with solvent. Drain any excess power steering fluid.
3. Index-mark the tie-rod end, to the tie-rod end jam nut and to the spindle tie-rod.
4. Disassemble the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
   Fig 1: Removing Steering Gear

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5. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
6. After installing the steering gear in the vehicle, adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM article .

Item 6: Spindle Tie-Rod Removal Note 

CAUTION: To resist rotation and prevent damage to the steering gear during removal of the spindle tie-rods, center the steering gear and position the rack gear in a soft-jawed vice.
Fig 2: Removing Spindle Tie-Rod
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1. Remove the spindle tie-rod.

Item 6: Spindle Tie-Rod Installation Note 

CAUTION: To resist rotation and prevent damage to the steering gear during installation of the spindle tie-rods, center the steering gear and position the rack gear in a soft-jawed vice.
Fig 3: Installing Spindle Tie-Rod
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1. Install the spindle tie-rod.