Steering Gear: Notes

Special Tool(s) 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool

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1. Remove the steering gear. For additional information, refer to STEERING GEAR .
2. Drain any excess power steering fluid from the steering gear and then clean the exterior of the gear using a suitable solvent.
3. Index-mark the tie-rod end to the tie-rod end jam nut and to the spindle tie-rod.
4. Disassemble the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
5. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
   Fig 2: Exploded View Of Steering Gear

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6. After installing the steering gear in the vehicle, adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM .