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Power Steering Gear: Removal

NOTE: Remove the steering wheel assembly before the steering gear removal, because there is possibility of breaking of the spiral cable.
  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. DISCONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS (See  REPAIR PROCEDURES  ) 
  5. DISCONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB- ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. DISCONNECT CLAMP PLATE 

    Remove the nut and clamp plate.

  7. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED AND RETURN TUBES 
    1. Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed and return tubes.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Pressure Feed Tube & Return Tube Using SST
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      SST 09023-38400

    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the pressure feed and return tubes.
  8. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR 

    Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the stabilizer bar.

    NOTE: Do not remove the stabilizer bar.
  9. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TUBE PROTECTOR 

    Remove the 2 bolts, nut and No. 1 fuel tube protector.

  10. REMOVE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 PS gear assembly set bolts and nuts.
      NOTE: Lift up the stabilizer bar and remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the PS gear assembly from the LH of the vehicle.
    NOTE: Do not damage the turn pressure tubes.
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