Power Steering Gear: Removal

NOTE: Remove the steering wheel assembly before the steering gear removal, because there is possibility of breaking of the spiral cable.

PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS (See AXLE HUB & BEARING )
DISCONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUBASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT 2 CLAMP PLATES
Remove the bolt, nut and 2 clamp plates.
DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED AND RETURN TUBES
Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed and return tubes.
1. SST 09023-38400

Fig 1: Disconnecting Pressure Feed And Return Tubes

REMOVE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2PS gear assembly set bolts and nuts.
2. Remove the PS gear assembly from the LH of the vehicle.
  NOTE: Do not damage the turn pressure tubes.