Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the rack and pinion outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to RACK AND PINION OUTER TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT .
Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Mount Bolt
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Remove the transaxle mount bolt (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Mount & Transaxle Mount Bolts
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Remove the transaxle mount bolts (1) and position the transaxle mount aside.

Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose & Power Steering Cooler Hose
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NOTE:
Do not reuse the old O-Ring seals.
Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) and the power steering cooler hose (1) from the power steering gear.

Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Gear Hoses Bracket Bolt
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Remove the power steering gear hoses bracket bolt (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Power Steering Gear Bolts
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Remove the power steering gear bolts (1).
Remove the power steering gear through the left wheel house area.
Transfer any parts as needed.