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Steering Gear: Removal

  1. Remove steering gear to intermediate shaft clamp bolt. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Separate tie rods from steering knuckles.
  2. Remove steering gear clamp bolts. Separate steering column (intermediate shaft) joint from steering gear, lift steering gear to the side and remove by guiding it diagonally downwards through opening in engine compartment.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the bellows by catching them on the edges of body.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Saab Rack & Pinion Steering Gear Assembly
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