Gear, Link And Coil: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 3500 HD and 2013 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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All views are typical.

Place the front wheels in a straight-ahead position.
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The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an internal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of locking the steering wheel for service will have to be used.
Lock the steering wheel.
Siphon out as much power steering fluid as possible.
Disconnect and cap the fluid hoses from steering gear. Refer to HOSE, POWER STEERING, INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, REMOVAL or HOSE, POWER STEERING, LINK AND COIL, REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Steering Shaft Coupler Pinch Bolt
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Remove the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt (1) at the steering gear and slide coupler off steering gear (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Pitman Arm Puller
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Remove the steering gear shaft to pitman arm (1) retaining nut and washer.
Mark the steering gear shaft and pitman arm (1) for installation reference.
Using the Pitman Arm Remover Puller OTC® 5055 (2) or equivalent, remove the pitman arm (1) from the steering gear shaft. Refer to ARM, PITMAN, LINK AND COIL, REMOVAL .

Fig 3: Steering Gear & Mounting Bolts
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1 - STEERING GEAR

2 - MOUNTING BOLTS (3)
Remove the steering gear (1) three retaining bolts (2) and remove the steering gear (1) from the vehicle.