Replacement

1. Disconnect fluid return hose from pump reservoir and place end of hose in suitable container.
2. Start engine, then turn steering wheel from lock to lock several times.
3. When fluid stops running from hose, stop engine.
4. Reconnect hose to pump.
5. After installing gear, fill reservoir and repeat step 2 to bleed air from system, filling reservoir as needed.
6. Disconnect both battery cables.
7. Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove front wheels.
8. Disconnect tie rod ends using suitable puller, then remove front exhaust pipe.
9. On automatic transmission models, disconnect shift control cable at control shaft.
10. On all models, remove center beam and steering gear splash shield.
11. Clean dirt from control unit and fluid line connections, then disconnect lines from control unit.
12. On 4 wheel steering models, remove sub steering angle sensor cover from sensor, then the sensor electrical connector.
13. On all models, disconnect steering joint from steering gear.
14. Remove left and right mounting brackets.
15. Slide rack completely to the right, then pull steering gear down to clear pinion shaft from bulkhead.
16. Move steering gear to the right so left rack end clears rear beam.
17. Move steering gear to left and tilt left side down, then remove steering gear from vehicle.