Steering Gearbox: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Loosen the front wheel nut.
Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the sub frame.
Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly. (Non-turbo model)
Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe .

WARNING: Be careful, the exhaust pipe is hot.
Using a puller, remove the tie-rod end from knuckle arm after pulling off cotter pin and Identifying castle nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Tie-Rod End
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Remove the jack-up plate and front stabilizer.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Pipe Joints
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Remove the universal joint. Refer to REMOVAL .
Disconnect the lower pipe C from gearbox assembly first, and upper pipe D second.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Lower Pipes From Gearbox Assembly
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Remove the clamp bolts securing gearbox assembly to crossmember, and then remove the gearbox.

Fig 5: Identifying Clamp Bolts Securing Gearbox Assembly
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