Separating the steering shaft

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Shaft Joint

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Remove the screw from the joint between the steering gear and the steering shaft.

Fig 2: Identifying Length Of Track Rod In Relation To Steering Gear Housing

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Remove the nut on the tie rod from the wheel spindle (on the left and right-hand sides).

On one side, measure the length of the tie rod in relation to the steering gear housing. Note the measurement. Press up the joint from the steering gear.