Steering Gear: Removal
- Disconnect battery negative terminal. Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove both front wheels. Disconnect ball joints from steering knuckles.
- Disconnect flexible coupling from pinion gear. Remove hot air stove from exhaust manifold and air cleaner. Disconnect exhaust manifold and pull down out of way. Remove rubber boot protector.
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- Remove bolts attaching steering gear housing to crossmember. Lower gear housing until pinion gear is disconnected from flexible coupling. Rotate gear housing backwards and remove gear housing from left side.