STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Remove the steering shaft cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.].) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [R.H.D.].)

2.  Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.].) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [R.H.D.].)

3.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

5.  After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

L.H.D.

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R.H.D.

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1	Front crossmember component (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2	Front stabilizer component
3	Steering gear and linkage (See Steering Gear and Linkage Installation Note.)

Steering Gear and Linkage Installation Note

1.  Temporarily install the steering gear to the front crossmember using bolts.

2.  Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.