Removal And Installation: Removal

CAUTION:

The rotation of the driver air bag spiral cable is limited. If the steering gear must be removed, set the front wheels in the straight-ahead direction. Do not rotate the steering column while the steering gear is removed.
Remove the steering wheel and spiral cable before removing the steering lower joint to avoid damaging the SRS spiral cable.

Remove the two front tires using power tool.
Disconnect the outer tie-rod ends using Tool.
Tool number : HT72520000 (J25730-A)

Fig 1: Disconnecting Outer Tie-Rod Ends Using Tool
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Remove the lower joint pinch bolt.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Joint Pinch Bolt
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Disconnect the power steering high and low pressure lines from the steering gear.
Remove the two power steering gear mounting bolts.
- Remove steering gear insulators to gain access.
- Do not remove the steering gear mounting bracket from the gear housing.
Remove the power steering gear and linkage assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Gear And Linkage Assembly
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