Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly: Notes
CAUTION:
- To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
- Remove the front under cover. (See FRONT UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Remove the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
| 1 | Clip |
| 2 | Tie-rod end (See Tie-rod End Disassembly Note .) |
| 3 | Locknut |
| 4 | Boot clamp |
| 5 | Boot band (See Boot Band Disassembly Note .) |
| 6 | Boot |
| 7 | Tie rod (See Tie Rod Disassembly Note .) |
| 8 | Bolt |
| 9 | EPS CM |
| 10 | Rubber |
| 11 | Spacer |
| 12 | O-ring |
| 13 | Steering gear |