Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly: Notes
CAUTION:
- To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the front under cover. (See FRONT UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.
COMPONENT OPERATIONS
| Component no. | Refer to |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tie-rod end (See TIE-ROD END DISASSEMBLY NOTE .) |
| 2 | Locknut |
| 3 | Boot clamp |
| 4 | Boot band (See BOOT BAND DISASSEMBLY NOTE .) |
| 5 | Boot |
| 6 | Tie rod (See TIE ROD DISASSEMBLY NOTE .) |
| 7 | Clip |
| 8 | Clip |
| 9 | Bolt |
| 10 | EPS CM |
| 11 | Rubber |
| 12 | O-ring |
| 13 | Steering gear |