Disassembly and Assembly

Steering Gear

Special Tools And Equipment:

Special Tool(s)

1. Remove the steering gear.
2. Drain any excess power steering fluid from the steering gear and then clean the exterior of the gear using a suitable solvent.
3. Index-mark the tie-rod end to the tie-rod end jam nut and to the spindle tie-rod.
4. Disassemble the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.





5. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
6. After installing the steering gear in the vehicle, adjust the front toe.

Item 6: Spindle Tie-Rod Disassembly Note





1. CAUTION: To resist rotation and prevent damage to the steering gear during removal of the spindle tie-rods, center the steering gear and position the rack gear in a soft-jawed vice.

Remove the spindle tie-rod.

Item 6: Spindle Tie-Rod Assembly Note





1. CAUTION: To resist rotation and prevent damage to the steering gear during removal of the spindle tie-rods, center the steering gear and position the rack gear in a soft-jawed vice.

Install the spindle tie-rod.

Item 4: Inner Bellows Clamp Assembly Note

General Specifications:

1. Using the special tool, install the clamps.