Steering Gear: Removal
- Disconnect battery leads. Raise and support front end of vehicle, then remove front wheels. On 128 models it may be necessary to remove the spare tire. Remove three screws holding gasket cover to steering box (at toe board).
- Disconnect drive pinion from lower steering column section by detaching universal joint inside vehicle. Using a suitable puller (A. 47035), remove tie rods from steering knuckles.
- Remove stone shield, then unbolt and remove steering gear assembly by sliding out from right hand side of vehicle.