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Power Steering Gear Box Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Take out fluid in P/S fluid reservoir with syringe or such.
  2. Disconnect high pressure pipe (1) from steering gear box by removing union bolt (2).
    NOTE: As fluid flows out of disconnected joints, put a receptacle under joints or a plug to pipe.
  3. Disconnect low pressure hose (3) from steering gear box by removing clamp (5).
    NOTE: As fluid flows out of disconnected joints, put a receptacle under joints or a plug to hose.
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Lower Shaft Bolt
    G00797710Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Remove steering lower shaft bolt (4).
  5. Hoist vehicle and remove both right and left wheels.
  6. Disconnect both right and left tie-rod ends from knuckle, refer to Steps 2) to 3) of Removal  in "Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation:".
  7. Remove steering gear box mounting bolts (1) and then remove steering gear box from vehicle.

    Steering gear box found to be in defective condition should be replaced with a new one.

CAUTION: Never disassemble P/S gear box. If perform this prohibited service, it will affect original performance.
Fig 2: Removing Steering Gear Box Mounting Bolts
G00797711Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.