Steering Gearbox: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Loosen the front wheel nut.

Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.

Remove the under cover.

Remove the sub frame.

Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly. (Saab 9-2X 2.5i Linear)

Using a puller, remove the tie-rod end from knuckle arm after pulling off cotter pin and removing castle nut.

1. Castle nut
2. Tie-rod end
3. Knuckle arm

Remove the jack-up plate and front stabilizer.

1. Jack-up plate

Remove the one pipe joint at center of gearbox, and connect vinyl hose to pipe and joint. Discharge fluid by turning the steering wheel fully clockwise and counterclockwise. Discharge fluid similarly from the other pipe.

1. Pipe A
2. Pipe B

Remove the universal joint.

Disconnect the lower pipe C from gear box first, and upper pipe D second.

1. Pipe C
2. Pipe D

Remove the clamp bolts securing the gearbox to crossmember, and then remove the gearbox.

1. Clamp