Removal

REMOVAL
1. Place the front wheels in a straight-ahead position.

NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an internal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of locking the steering wheel for service will have to be used.

2. Lock the steering wheel.
3. Siphon out as much power steering fluid as possible.
4. Disconnect and cap the fluid hoses from steering gear.




5. Remove coupler pinch bolt (1) at the steering gear and slide shaft off gear (2).




6. Mark the pitman shaft and pitman arm (4) for installation reference. Remove the pitman arm from the shaft with pitman arm remover 9615 (2).




7. Remove steering gear (1) three mounting bolts (2). Remove the steering gear (1) from the vehicle.