Power Steering Gear Box: Removal
- Detach the power steering pressure hose mounting clamp and the return tube mounting clamp.
- Drain the power steering fluid.
- Disconnect the pressure tube and the return tube fittings from the gear box.
- Disconnect the shaft assembly from the gear box inside the passenger compartment.
- Remove the strap and push out the dust cover and remove the dust cover mounting plate.
- Raise up the vehicle.
- Remove the front tires (RH/LH).
- After removing the split pin, disconnect the tie rod from the knuckle by using the special tool (09568-31000).
- Remove the stabilizer bar (RH side) mounting bracket and link nut.
- After removing the rear roll stopper bracket mounting bolt from the sub frame, remove the rear roll stopper.
- Loosen the sub frame mounting bolts a little so as to make sub frame assembly hang down slightly.
- Remove the power steering gear box mounting bolts, pressure tube and the return tube clamp.
- Pull the power steering gear box assembly toward the right side of the vehicle.NOTE: When removing the gear box, pull it out carefully and slowly to avoid damaging.