Steering Gears & Linkage - Rack & Pinion: Overhaul: Disassembly: Notes
- Disconnect tie rods from ball joints (inner end of tie rods). Loosen rubber dust boot retaining clamps, then drain oil from gear. Remove dust boots, then brackets and rubber cushions attaching gear to body.
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- Detach rack yoke cover plate and withdraw gasket, spring, shims, and yoke. Remove pinion cover plate and withdraw gasket, shims, and drive pinion (with upper ball bearing).
- Mount steering gear in vise, unscrew ball joint ring nuts, then slide off joints with sockets and springs. Slide rack out of steering box, then remove lower drive pinion bearing.