Steering Lower Shaft Assembly Removal And Installation: Removal

Turn steering wheel so that vehicle's front tires are at straight-ahead position.
Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key.
Make alignment marks (1) on steering upper shaft (2) and steering lower shaft for a guide during reinstallation.
Remove joint bolt (4) and disconnect upper shaft (2) from joint (3).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Upper Shaft From Joint
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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
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