FixVault

Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
  2. Remove fixing bolt of intermediate shaft (lower side). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  3. Raise vehicle.
  4. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
  5. Loosen steering outer socket (1) mounting nut.
  6. Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using the ball joint remover (suitable tool).
    CAUTION: Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the ball joint remover from suddenly coming off.
  7. Remove front suspension member. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  8. Remove mounting bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly.
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Outer Socket Mounting Nut And Steering Knuckle
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