Steering Gear - Removal

STEERING GEAR - LHD





1. Draw off the fluid from the power steering pump reservoir.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the drag link/tie rod (1) from the pitman arm. Drag Link - Removal.
4. Remove the left front cross brace.




5. Remove the power steering return line (3) and the high-pressure line (2).

WARNING: The steering wheel must not be turned when the steering gear is removed, otherwise the clock spring contact will be damaged beyond repair.

6. Remove the ignition key and allow the steering wheel to lock.




7. Remove the pinch bolt (1) from the steering coupling.
8. Remove the steering shaft from the steering gear.
9. Remove the engine ground strap from the frame member.




10. Remove the lower engine mounting bolts (1) on the left and right of the engine mounts.




11. Safely install a support jack (1), under the left side of the engine. Raise the engine (2) approx. 40 mm (2 in.).




CAUTION: DO NOT use force, otherwise the lower steering shaft will be damaged on vehicles with a rigid steering column.

12. Remove the three bolts (1) attaching the steering gear to the body of the vehicle, carefully move steering gear out of the steering shaft then remove the steering gear from the vehicle.