Power Steering Gear Box Assembly Removal & Installation: Removal

Take out fluid in P/S fluid reservoir with syringe or such.
Disconnect high pressure pipe (1) from steering gear box by removing union bolt (2).
NOTE: As fluid flows out of disconnected joints, put a receptacle under joints or a plug to pipe.
Disconnect low pressure hose (3) from steering gear box by removing clamp (5).
NOTE: As fluid flows out of disconnected joints, put a receptacle under joints or a plug to hose.
Remove steering lower shaft bolt (4).

Fig 1: Identifying P/S Gear Box, High Pressure Pipe, Low Pressure Hose & Lower Steering Shaft Bolt
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Hoist vehicle and remove both right and left wheels.
Disconnect both right and left tie-rod ends from knuckle, see Steps 2) and 3) of REMOVAL .
Remove steering gear box mounting bolts (1) and then remove steering gear box from vehicle.
Steering gear box found to be in defective condition should be replaced with a new one.

CAUTION: Never disassemble P/S gear box. If perform this prohibited service, it will affect original performance.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Gear Box Mounting Bolts
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