Removal (Front Wheel Drive Models)

Disconnect negative battery cable. Turn key to "ON" position. Remove access panel from dash, below steering column. Remove intermediate shaft bolts at gear input shaft and steering column shaft.
Using wide-blade screwdriver, spread slots enough to loosen intermediate shaft at both ends. Turn steering wheel to full left so tie rod will clear shift linkage.
From under vehicle, separate tie rod ends from steering knuckle with suitable removal tool. Turn right wheel to full left turn position. Remove left tie rod end from tie rod.
On automatic transmission models, disconnect speedometer cable at transmission. Disconnect secondary air tube at check valve. Disconnect exhaust system at exhaust manifold. Support exhaust system to allow enough clearance for gear removal.
Remove exhaust hanger bracket. Remove steering gear mounting brackets and insulators. Separate gear from intermediate shaft by having someone pull up on the shaft from inside the car. Rotate gear forward and down to clear input shaft through dash panel opening.
With input shaft in full left turn position, move gear through passenger side apron opening until left tie rod clears shift linkage. Lower left side of gear and remove from vehicle, taking care not to rip the rubber bellows.