Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly: Notes

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CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.

Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.

Fig 1: Disassembled View Of Steering Gear And Linkage
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