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Steering Rack Removal

11-53prose procedure
  1. 8
    Connect the four lines to the control unit, using flare nut wrenches.
    View of the four lines connected to the control unit, with lines A, B and C indicated at their connection points.
  2. 9
    Fill the reservoir with power steering fluid and bleed air from the system by turning the steering wheel from lock to lock several times with the engine warm.
  3. 10
    Make sure there are no fluid leaks, then install the shield.
    Underside view showing the gearbox shield and its mounting bolts.
  4. 11
    Recheck the fluid level in the reservoir (page 11-27).

Steering Rack Removal

  1. 1
    Remove the steering joint cover, and disconnect the steering shaft from the gearbox.
    Illustration of the steering joint cover being removed to disconnect the steering shaft from the gearbox, with snap rings shown.
  2. 2
    Drain the power steering fluid as described on page 11-27.
  3. 3
    Remove the gearbox shield.
  4. 4
    Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off the control unit, its lines, and that end of the gearbox. Blow dry with compressed air.
  5. 5
    Raise the front of car and support on safety stands in the proper locations.
  6. 6
    Remove the front wheels.
  7. 7
    Disconnect the tie rods from the steering knuckles using the special tool shown.
    Illustration of disconnecting the tie rod from the steering knuckle using the ball joint remover special tool, with tightening torque shown and a detail inset of the ball joint.

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