Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn wheels to the straight-ahead position.
Remove tires from vehicle using power tool.
Remove undercover using power tool.
On 4x4 models, remove front final drive, then support drive shafts with wire. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Make sure slit of lower joint fits with the projection on rear cover cap, while checking that mark on steering gear assembly aligns with mark on rear cover cap.

Fig 1: Fitting Slit Of Lower Joint With The Projection
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Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket and discard, then loosen mounting nut.
Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle using Tool. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION: Temporarily tighten mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent Tool from coming off.
1. Tool number: HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
Fig 2: Removing Steering Outer Socket From Steering Knuckle Using Tool
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On 4x2 models, remove stabilizer bar mounting bolts and reposition stabilizer bar. Refer to "STABILIZER BAR ".
Remove oil piping (high pressure side and low pressure side) from steering gear assembly, then drain fluid from piping.

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Gear Assembly Components
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Remove lower joint mounting bolt of lower shaft.

Fig 4: Removing Lower Joint And Mounting Bolt
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Remove mounting bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly using power tool, and then remove steering gear assembly from vehicle.

Fig 5: Locating Mounting Nuts
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