Remove bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly, and then remove steering gear assembly from vehicle.
Inspection AFTER REMOVAL
Check for fluid leaks or damage to steering gear. If any exist, replace steering gear as an assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. For tightening specifications, refer to See: Exploded View.
When installing lower joint to steering gear assembly, follow the procedure listed below.
Set rack of steering gear in the neutral position.
NOTE:
To get the neutral position of rack, turn gear-sub assembly and measure the distance of inner socket, and then measure the intermediate position of the distance.
Align rear cover cap projection (A) with the marking position (B) of gear housing assembly.
Install slit part of lower joint (C) aligning with the projection (A) of rear cover cap (1). Make sure that the slit part of lower joint (C) is aligned with both the projection (A) of rear cover cap (1) and the marking position (B) of gear housing assembly.