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Any tips on Removal of the old one. And install of the new one ?
andrew chuka III make sure you can get the car high enough like, 2 to 3 feet. You will have to drop the subframe, that is why you need that clearance. Don’t over-tighten any of the bolts and do not loose any of the locking plate for your subframe. You’ll need a special tool to release the hydraulic lines and a tie-rod tool : Remover, Tie-Rod End 211-001 (TOOL-3290-D) Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock Coupling 310-041 (T90T-9550-C) “4. Disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear pinion extension.
- Remove the bolt.
- Release the steering column shaft from the pinion extension.
- Loosen the front wheel nuts.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the wheels.
- Remove the tie-rod end retaining nuts.
- CAUTION: When the tie-rod ends are detached from the wheel knuckles, the ball joint seals must be wrapped in cloth to protect them.Detach the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.
- Detach the stabilizer bar links from the strut and spring assemblies.
- Disconnect the fluid cooler hose.
- Remove the support insulator to transaxle center bolt.
- Remove the steering gear heat shield.
- Detach the hose support clamp.
- Detach the power steering hoses from the steering gear.
- Remove the bolt.
- Rotate the clamp plate.
- Using a suitable jack, support the crossmember.
- Remove the six crossmember bolts
- Lower the crossmember.
- Remove the steering column coupling shaft and floor seal.
- Move the floor seal upwards.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the steering gear.” Hope this will help you out, good luck.
thank you