Removal

Tool Required
^ 999 5006 Lifting Yoke
^ 999 5033 Support Rails
^ 999 5259 Puller
^ 999 5460 Lifting Hook

NOTE: Ensure that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Also lock the steering wheel with the steering lock before undoing tie rods (track rods) or steering shaft universal joints. These precautions are necessary to prevent the SRS contact reel from reaching either limit position.

Removal





1. Mount support rails, lifting yoke and lifting hook. Jack up car slightly to relieve load on engine mountings
2. Remove/disconnect:
a. Front wheels.





b. Tie rod (track rod) ends from steering arms. Use puller.





3. On one side, measure length of tie rod (track rod) relative to steering gear housing. Note dimension.





4. Remove:
a. Splashguard under engine (If equipt.).
b. Fluid line brackets and clips at front and rear.





5. Remove nuts (five) securing steering gear to subframe.





6. Position hoist under rear of subframe.
7. Remove:
a. Bolts (two on each side) securing subframe brackets to body.
b. Bolts (one on each side) securing brackets to subframe. Also remove washers.
c. Slacken front bolts in subframe by 10-15 mm (0.39-0.59 inch).
8. Lower subframe at rear.

NOTE: Ensure that steering gear bolts clear subframe.

9. Remove hoist.
10. Place container under steering gear to collect fluid.
11. Disconnect fluid lines from steering gear.
12. Remove:
a. Set bolt in lower universal joint. Push joint clear of steering gear.
b. Bolt securing steering gear to rear engine mounting.





c. Steering gear, towards right.