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Removal Procedure

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  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.
  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. Fig 1: Steering Gear Assembly
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  6. Remove the bolts retaining the steering gear to the frame.
  7. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
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