Steering Gearbox: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Lift up the vehicle, and remove the front wheels.
Remove the under cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
WARNING: Be careful not to burn yourself because the exhaust pipe is hot.
After pulling off the cotter pin and removing the castle nut, use a puller to remove the tie-rod end from the knuckle arm.

Fig 1: Removing Tie-Rod End From Knuckle Arm Using Puller
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Remove the front crossmember support plate, jack-up plate and front stabilizer. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Stabilizer. >

Fig 2: Identifying Crossmember Support Plate And Jack-Up Plate
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Remove the one pipe joint at the center of the gearbox, and connect the vinyl hose to the pipe and the joint. Discharge the fluid by turning the steering wheel fully clockwise and counterclockwise. Discharge the fluid similarly from other pipes.

Fig 3: Locating Pipe Joint At Center Of Gearbox
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Remove the universal joint. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Universal Joint. >
Disconnect the pipe C from pressure hose first, then disconnect pipe D from the return hose.

Fig 4: Identifying Pipe, Pressure Hose And Return Hose
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Remove the gear box bracket and clamp, and remove the gearbox.

Fig 5: Locating Gear Box Bracket And Clamp
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