Power Steering Gear Box: Removal

Loosen wheel lug nuts.
Raise front of vehicle and support it with safety stands.
Remove wheels and tires.
Pull out cotter pins, and remove nuts.
Separate tie rod from knuckle arm with SST (0K130 283 021).
NOTE: Replace nuts temporarily so that screw threads do not become damaged.

Fig 1: Separating Tie Rod From Knuckle
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Remove bracket fixed to pipes and gear box after loosening two bracket bolts and nuts.
Disconnect high-pressure line and return line.
NOTE: Use a container or rags to catch power steering fluid when disconnecting high pressure line and/or return line.
Remove two universal joint pinch bolts and intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
Remove four steering column nuts from vehicle and then remove sealing cover.
Loosen two steering rack nuts.
Remove change control rod and extension bar from transaxle.
Remove exhaust pipe and catalytic converter.

Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Pipe And Catalytic Converter
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Remove the cross member
Remove No.1 engine mounting to Chassis bolts.

Fig 3: Removing No.1 Engine Mount
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Support (and secure if possible) subframe with a transaxle jack or suitable floor jack.

Fig 4: Supporting Subframe
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Remove bolts and nuts from the both end of subframe and rear lower arm bushing.

Fig 5: Removing Bolts And Nuts From The Both End Of Subframe
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Remove steering rack from right side of vehicle slowly lowering subframe. If necessary, replace rack and linkage entirely, do not disassemble.

Fig 6: Removing Steering Rack
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