Power Steering Gear: Removal
NOTE:
Remove the steering wheel assembly before the steering gear removal, because there is possibility of breaking the spiral cable.
- PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM BOX COVER
- REMOVE TOOL BOX
- DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE AND RETURN HOSE FROM POWER STEERING VANE PUMP (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE UNDER COVER
- DISCONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 4 plate washers and PS gear assembly from the steering gear support member.
- REMOVE PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY
- Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed and return tubes.
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- Remove the 2 O-rings from the feed and return tubes.
- Remove the bolt and pressure feed tube assembly.
- Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed and return tubes.