Power Steering Gear and Linkage: Removal and Installation: Removal

Set front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
Remove the front tires from the vehicle, using power tool.
Drain the power steering fluid.
Remove the undercover, using power tool.
On 4WD models, remove the front final drive, then support the drive shafts, using suitable wire. Refer to [FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
Remove the stabilizer bar brackets and reposition the stabilizer bar. Refer to [STABILIZER BAR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
Remove the cotter pins at the steering outer sockets.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the cotter pins.
Loosen the outer socket nuts.
Remove the steering outer sockets from the steering knuckles, using Tool, then remove the nuts.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Outer Sockets From Steering Knuckles
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Tool number: HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the outer socket boots.
- Do not damage the outer socket threads. Thread the ball joint nut onto the end of the outer socket during removal.
Remove the high-pressure and low-pressure piping from the steering gear assembly, then drain the fluid from the piping.

Fig 2: Identifying High-Pressure, Low-Pressure Piping And Steering Gear Assembly
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Remove the bolt from the lower joint of the lower joint shaft, then separate the lower joint from the steering gear assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Bolt Of Lower Joint
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CAUTION:
- Do not damage the lower joint.
Remove the nuts and bolts of the steering gear assembly, using power tool, then remove the steering gear assembly from the vehicle.

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts And Bolts Of Steering Gear Assembly
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