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: Identifying Steering Upper Shaft, Joint Alignment Mark And Bolt
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Remove joint bolt (2) and then remove lower shaft assembly (1).
NOTE: Make sure of a neutral position line i.e. yellow paint (3). If it is not found, draw a matchmark on steering lower shaft assembly lower joint (1) and pinion shaft of P/S gear case assembly (4) for installation.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Lower Shaft Assembly, Lower Joint, P/S Gear Case Assembly And Neutral Position Line
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