Steering Gear: Removal
- Turn steering wheel so front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Disconnect battery ground cable. Remove steering gear coupling shield (if equipped) and disconnect steering shaft coupler bolt. Mark alignment of worm shaft to steering shaft for reassembly reference.
- Raise vehicle and mark position of sector shaft to pitman arm if not master splined. Remove pitman arm nut and remove arm with suitable puller. Remove steering gear mounting bolts and remove gear from vehicle.
CAUTION:
DO NOT hammer on end of puller to remove pitman arm.