Steering Gearbox: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Loosen the front wheel nut.
Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the sub frame. Refer to REMOVAL , Sub Frame.
Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly. (Non-turbo model)
Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.

WARNING: Be careful, the exhaust pipe is hot.
Using a puller, remove the tie-rod end from knuckle arm after pulling off cotter pin and removing castle nut.

Fig 1: Removing Tie-Rod End From Knuckle Arm After Pulling Off Cotter Pin
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Remove the jack-up plate and front stabilizer.

Fig 2: Removing Jack-Up Plate & Front Stabilizer
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Remove the one pipe joint at center of gearbox, and connect vinyl hose to pipe and joint. Discharge fluid by turning the steering wheel fully clockwise and counterclockwise. Discharge fluid similarly from the other pipe.

Fig 3: Removing One Pipe Joint At Center Of Gearbox & Connect Vinyl Hose To Pipe & Joint
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Remove the universal joint. Refer to REMOVAL , Universal Joint.
Disconnect the lower pipe C from gear box first, and upper pipe D second.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Lower Pipe C From Gear Box First & Upper Pipe D Second
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Remove the clamp bolts securing gearbox to crossmember, and then remove the gearbox.

Fig 5: Removing Clamp Bolts Securing Gearbox To Crossmember
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