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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to POWER STEERING HOSE DISCONNECTED NOTICE .
  1. Remove the hoses from the steering gear.
  2. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
  3. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  4. Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped.
  5. Remove the pitman arm from the steering gear. Refer to PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (RWD) or PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (4WD) .
  6. Remove the bolts retaining the steering gear to the frame.
  7. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Gear
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