Removal Procedure
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CAUTION:
Refer to POWER STEERING HOSE DISCONNECTED NOTICE
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- Remove the hoses from the steering gear.
- Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
- Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped.
- Remove the pitman arm from the steering gear. Refer to PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (RWD) or PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (4WD) .
- Remove the bolts retaining the steering gear to the frame.
- Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.