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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Disconnect the power steering hoses from the power steering gear.
  4. Disconnect the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement  in Power Steering.
  5. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  6. Using a suitable jack stand, support the front suspension crossmember (2).
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Suspension Crossmember
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  7. Disconnect the brake pipes from the retainers on the front suspension support (2).
  8. Remove the front suspension crossmember mounting bolts.
  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 vehicle.
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