Disassembly 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: Rack/Pinion Steering Assembly

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Remove the rack and pinion steering assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement .
Remove the dust cover from the lower end of the housing.

NOTE: If the stub shaft is not securely held, damage to the pinion teeth could result.

While holding the stub shaft with a wrench, remove the locknut from the pinion.

Fig 2: Upper Housing & Retaining Ring

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With the gear centered, mark the location of the stub shaft notch on the housing to aid in properly installing the pinion and valve assembly.
Remove the upper housing retaining ring.

Fig 3: Valve, Pinion Assembly & Stub Shaft Housing

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NOTE: Use extreme care when installing the valve and pinion assembly from the steering gear housing, otherwise the valve and pinion assembly, bearing, steering gear housing, or seal could be damaged.

Remove the valve and pinion assembly from the stub shaft housing.

Fig 4: Stub Shaft, Dust Seal, Bearing & Annulus Assembly

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Remove the stub shaft dust seal, the stub shaft bearing annulus assembly.