Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Swift +, 2005 Pontiac Wave, and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Power Steering Gear Intermediate Shaft

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CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Position the tires straight ahead by turning the steering wheel.
Remove the intermediate shaft.

Fig 2: Power Steering Fluid, Rack & Pinion

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Remove the front tires.
Drain the power steering fluid from the rack and pinion.
Disconnect the steering gear inlet and outlet pipe fittings.

Fig 3: Power Steering Gear Outer Tie Rod Hex Nuts

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Remove the outer tie rod hex nuts. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .

Fig 4: Separating The Steering Knuckle From The Lower Ball Joint Using KM-507-C

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Remove the ball joint hex nuts and disconnect the stabilizer shaft from the knuckle by removing the stabilizer shaft link assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.

Fig 5: Power Steering Gear Cross Member, Nuts, Bolts & Underbody

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Remove the cross member by removing the nuts and bolts to the underbody.

Fig 6: Power Steering Gear Rack/Pinion Assembly, Steering Gear Retaining Bracket & Nuts

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Remove the rack and pinion assembly by disconnecting the steering gear retaining bracket nuts.