Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

CAUTION: Be sure to set front wheels (tires) in straight direction and remove ignition key from key cylinder before performing the following steps, otherwise, contact coil of air bag system may get damaged.

Remove steering joint cover.
Make alignment marks (1) on pinion shaft (2) and joint of steering lower shaft (3) for a guide during reinstallation.
Loosen joint bolt (steering column side) (4) and remove joint bolt (pinion shaft side) (5) and disconnect steering lower shaft (3) from pinion shaft (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear Case Assembly Components
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Disconnect torque sensor connector and P/S motor connector from steering gear case.
Remove front suspension frame with steering gear case from vehicle referring to FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME, STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD MODEL) or FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME, STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (4WD MODEL) , and then remove steering gear case from front suspension frame.