P/S 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.
4. Remove steering lower shaft bolt (4).
   Fig 1: Removing Steering Lower Shaft Bolt

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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 "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. Disassembling will affect original performance of P/S gear box.

Fig 2: Removing Steering Gear Box Mounting Bolts

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