Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Gear Fluid Inlet Pipe

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Disconnect the power steering gear fluid inlet pipe.

Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Gear Fluid Outlet Pipe

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Disconnect the hose from the power steering gear fluid outlet pipe. Place a drain pan under the steering gear to catch the power steering fluid.

Fig 3: View Of Spokes In Vertical Position

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Position the steering gear straight ahead by turning the steering wheel until the steering wheel spokes are vertical and pointed to the left.
Scribe a mark on the stub shaft housing that lines up with a mark on the intermediate shaft lower coupling.

Fig 4: View Of Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt

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Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
Remove the outer tie rod nuts and disconnect the tie rod ends from the strut assembly using the KM-507-C .

Fig 5: View Of Steering Gear Mounting Bracket Nuts And Bolts

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CAUTION: Failure to support crossmember can cause crossmember to drop to the ground when crossmember mounting bolts are removed.

Remove the nuts and bolts from the steering gear mounting brackets. Remove the crossmember assembly for easy access of the rack and pinion assembly removal.

Fig 6: View Of SSPS Solenoid Valve Connector

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