Removal

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM.





2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Remove front road wheels.
4. Remove and discard tie rod end cotter pins.
5. Remove tie rod end to knuckle castle nuts.
6. Using SA91100C (or equivalent), remove tie rod ends from steering knuckle.

NOTICE: Do not attempt to separate the joint using a wedge-type tool because the seal may be damaged.





7. Remove left side splash shield.
a. Remove two push pins.
b. Remove lower shield to cradle molded-in fasteners at cradle by gently prying at three fastener locations.

IMPORTANT: Remove front section of shield first, then rear.

IMPORTANT: If molded-in fasteners are damaged or broken, drill out with a 5/16 bit and replace with a push pin.





8. Loosen intermediate shaft cover from steering gear and move up enough to access pinch bolt.
9. Remove pinch bolt.
10. Remove steering gear to cradle fasteners and remove steering gear from vehicle through left fender well.