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Removal and Installation

Fig 1: Positioning Boot
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  1. Position the boot aside.
    Fig 2: Loosening Pinch Bolt/Nut
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  2. Loosen the pinch bolt/nut and disconnect the steering column shaft from the flexible coupling.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Gear Coupling
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  3. Remove the steering gear coupling.
    1. Position aside the rubber boot.
    2. Remove the pinch bolt.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.