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Removal & Installation (MX-6 & 626 2-Wheel Steering)

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable and power steering pressure switch connectors. Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove front wheels.
  2. Remove cotter pins and castle nuts from tie rod ends. Remove tie rods from steering knuckles with suitable puller. Remove steering column intermediate shaft-to-steering gear pinion shaft bolt.
  3. Remove pressure and return hose connections from steering gear. Remove mud flap on driver's side. Remove steering gear mounting bolts. Remove steering gear through wheelwell on driver's side.
  4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Fill and bleed system. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table at end of article.