Steering Gear: Removal
- Remove steering shaft cover from inside vehicle. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, bolt at steering shaft joint assembly, located at bottom of steering column (not steering gear).
- Remove bolt from steering shaft joint assembly at steering gear. Slide shaft assembly upward away from steering gear. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels.
- Remove tie rod-to-steering knuckle retaining nuts. Using Puller (09913-65210), separate tie rod ends from steering knuckles. Remove steering gear mounting bolts and brackets. Remove steering gear assembly.