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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: When lifting the vehicle do not allow the jack to touch the rear steering gear. If the jack touches the rear steering gear you may damage the gear or the rack and pinion boots. If the boots are damaged replace the rack and pinion boot.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the bolts (3) retaining the steering gear protection shield to the steering gear.
  3. Remove the steering gear protection shield from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts Retaining Steering Gear Protection Shield
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