Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Removal






REMOVAL
1. Remove the steering gear.

CAUTION: Do not overtighten the vise on the gear case.

2. Mount the steering gear in a soft jawed vise.

NOTE: If the bushings are seized a brass punch can be used to remove the bushings from the gear using care not to strike the gear.

3. Remove the front mounting bushings.
4. Remove the rear mounting bushings.
5. Remove the steering gear from the vise and place it on the bench.