Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Use soft jaws when holding steering gear housing. Handle gear housing carefully, as it is made of aluminum. Do not grip cylinder in a vise.
- Do not disassemble steering gear.
- Do not disassemble outer tie-rod.
- Remove the outer tie-rod sockets.
- Remove the inner tie-rod sockets and dust boots.
- Remove fluid tubes.