Disassembly and Assembly: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear & Linkage Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

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CAUTION:

• Secure the gear housing assembly with a vise. Use copper plates or equivalent to prevent it from being damaged. Do not grip the cylinder with a vise.
• Before performing disassembly, clean the gear housing assembly. Be careful not to allow any cleaner to contact the discharge and return port connectors.