Power Steering Gear: Removal

Drain fluid from power steering pump reservoir. Disconnect hydraulic lines from power steering gear. Plug all openings to prevent contamination. Remove engine shielding and exhaust system components as necessary to access power steering gear for removal.
Disconnect steering linkage from pitman arm. DO NOT disconnect pitman arm from power steering gear splined shaft. Remove power steering gear mounting bolts. Remove power steering gear.
Measure and record distance "A" between pitman arm and pitman arm shaft bearing cover. See Figure. Mark power steering gear splined shaft to pitman arm for reassembly reference.
Remove power steering gear splined shaft collar nut. Loosen pitman arm clamping bolt. Using a puller, remove pitman arm from power steering gear splined shaft.