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Power Steering Gear: Removal: Notes

  1. Drain fluid from power steering pump. Disconnect and plug pressure line and return line from steering gear. Remove bolts from steering coupling. Remove rear exhaust system and left hand exhaust pipe at manifold (all 450 models). Disconnect center link and tie rod from pitman arm. Remove bolts securing steering gear to frame, force steering gear from steering column shaft, in a downward direction.
  2. Drain fluid from steering gear, remove steering coupling and pitman arm from gear (be sure to mark pitman shaft-to-pitman arm position for proper assembly).