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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: Intermediate Shaft & Negative Battery Cable
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Position the tires straight ahead by turning the steering wheel.
  3. Remove the intermediate shaft.
  4. Remove the front tires.
    5. Fig 2: Outer Tie Rod & Hex Nuts
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  5. Remove the outer tie rod hex nuts. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
    6. Fig 3: Ball Joint Hex Nuts & Stabilizer Shaft
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  6. Remove the ball joint hex nuts and disconnect the stabilizer shaft from the knuckle by removing the stabilizer shaft link assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
    7. Fig 4: Cross Member, Nuts, Bolts & Underbody
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  7. Remove the cross member by removing the nuts and bolts to the underbody.
    8. Fig 5: Rack/Pinion Assembly, Steering Gear Retaining Bracket & Nuts
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  8. Remove the rack and pinion assembly by disconnecting the steering gear retaining bracket nuts.
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