Power steering gear, removing and installing: Removing

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Separate tie rod ends from steering arms.
1. A - Ball joint separator (commercial type) e.g. Kukko 128/2

Fig 1: Separating Tie Rod Ends From Steering Arms

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Remove universal joint shaft bolts (arrows).

Fig 2: Removing Universal Joint Shaft Bolts
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Using oil extractor, remove and discard hydraulic oil from reservoir.
- Use suction device, e.g. Fluid Evacuators Co. Model EX-1, or equivalent
- If no oil extractor is available, remove suction hose at power steering pump and drain oil
Support engine/transmission assembly using engine support bridge 10-222A and bracket 10-222A/1.

Fig 3: Supporting Engine/Transmission Assembly Using Engine Support Bridge
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Remove steering gear boot from its seat on steering gear.
Remove subframe bolts.
Lower engine/transmission assembly.
Two halves of universal joint will pull apart
Disconnect hydraulic lines from steering gear and seal with plastic bags and tape.
Seal threaded holes on steering gear with plastic plugs.
Alternatively use plug, Part No. 113 301 229 A, banjo - bolt, Part No. N 904 674 01 and several 16 mm sealing washers
Remove steering gear retaining nuts (bolts remain in subframe).
Remove steering gear rearward.

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