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Steering Gearbox: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on the lift.
  2. Disconnect battery minus terminal.
  3. Remove air intake duct.
  4. Loosen front wheel nut.
  5. Lift vehicle and remove front wheels.
  6. Remove front exhaust pipe assembly.
    WARNING: Be careful, exhaust pipe is hot.
  7. Using a puller, remove tie-rod end from knuckle arm after pulling off cotter pin and removing castle nut.
    Fig 1: Removing Tie-Rod End From Knuckle Arm
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  8. Remove jack-up plate and front stabilizer.
    Fig 2: Removing Jack-Up Plate & Front Stabilizer
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  9. Remove one pipe joint at the center of gearbox, and connect vinyl hose to pipe and joint. Discharge fluid by turning steering wheel fully clockwise and counterclockwise. Discharge fluid similarly from the other pipe.
    Fig 3: Removing Pipe Joint At Center Of Gearbox
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  10. Remove universal joint. See REMOVAL  , Universal Joint.
  11. Disconnect pipes C and D from pipe of gearbox.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage these pipes.
    NOTE: Disconnect upper pipe D first, and lower pipe C second.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Pipes C & D From Pipe Of Gearbox
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  12. Remove clamp bolts securing gearbox to crossmember, and remove gearbox.
    Fig 5: Removing Clamp Bolts Securing Gearbox To Crossmember
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