1. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle (see Replacing the steering gear).
2. Remove the outer tie rod ends (see Replacing the Outer Tie Rod End), counting the number of revolutions so that when reinstalling, the wheel alignment angles are not disturbed as much as possible.
3. Squeeze the bent ears of the clamp…
4….slide the clamp along the steering rod and remove it.
5. Cut the second clamp securing the protective cover.
NOTE: The protective cover mounting clamp is disposable. Be sure to replace it with a new one during assembly.
6. Disconnect the ventilation tube from the protective cover…
7….and remove the protective cover.
8. Remove the second cover in the same way.
9. Clamp the steering rack in a vice with soft metal jaws.
CAUTION: Do not clamp the steering gear housing in a vice to avoid damage.
10. Unscrew the steering rod with a pipe wrench.
11. Similarly, unscrew the second steering rod (do not reinstall the steering gear in a vice).
12. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal. In order to maintain the wheel alignment as much as possible, when assembling the rod, screw the tip onto the steering rod, making as many turns as calculated in point 2. Tighten the bolts and nuts to the torques specified in Appendix 1.
13. Bleed the power steering system (see Bleeding the power steering system).
14. Check and, if necessary, adjust the front wheel alignment angles (see Checking and adjusting wheel alignment angles) at a service station with special equipment.