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Steering Lower Shaft Assembly Removal And Installation: Removal

  1. Turn steering wheel so that vehicle's front tires are at straight-ahead position.
  2. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key.
  3. Make alignment marks (1) on steering upper shaft (2) and steering lower shaft for a guide during reinstallation.
  4. Remove joint bolt (4) and disconnect upper shaft (2) from joint (3).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Upper Shaft From Joint
    G04809100Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Remove joint bolt (2) and then remove lower shaft assembly (1).
    NOTE: When yellow paint (3) cannot be confirmed make alignment marks on steering lower shaft assembly lower joint (1) and pinion shaft of P/S gear case assembly (4) for a guide during reinstallation.
    Fig 2: Identifying Pinion Shaft Of P/S Gear Case Assembly, Joint Bolt & Lower Shaft Assembly
    G04809101Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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