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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE & WHEEL REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the power steering hoses from the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (2.2L (LN2))  and Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (2.2L (L61) and 2.4L (LD9))  .
  4. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer .
  5. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the intermediate shaft. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  6. Support the front suspension crossmember (2) with a suitable jack stand.
    7. Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Gear
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  7. Remove the brake pipes from the retainers on the front suspension support (2).
  8. Remove the front suspension crossmember mounting bolts. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENT .
  9. Lower the front suspension crossmember (2) in order to remove the power steering gear (1).
  10. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts (3).
  11. Remove the power steering gear (1) from the front suspension crossmember (2).
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