Replacement

1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove cap bolt from gear box.
2. Install steering lock pin in gear box. With engine Off, the steering gear is held in Neutral position by the return spring tension. The lock pin can only be installed when the steering gear is in Neutral position. Do not start engine with lock pin set in steering gear.
3. Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod ends, then remove tie rods using suitable puller.
4. Remove steering gear cover, then disconnect electrical connectors and ground wire.
5. Remove steering gear mounting bolts, then the steering gear.
6. Reverse procedure to install.