Note:
- Set the wheels so that the vehicle moves straight ahead.
- The protective cover can be replaced without removing the steering mechanism from the vehicle.
- To make installation of rubber pads easier, wet them with soapy water.
1. From inside the passenger compartment, unscrew the steering shaft coupling flange clamp bolt.
2. From inside the engine compartment, unscrew the three mounting nuts and remove the protective cover.
3. Loosen the bolts securing both steering rods to the steering gear by bending back the ends of the locking plate with a screwdriver.
4. Loosen both bolts and then remove the steering rod mounting bolt.
5. Rotate the coupling plate so that the rod can be disconnected from the steering gear.
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6. Disconnect the steering rod from the steering mechanism.
7. Tighten the tie rod mounting bolt into the mechanism to prevent the rack from shifting.
8. Loosen the other mounting bolt and disconnect the second rod. Tighten the bolt.
9. Loosen the two steering gear mounting nuts on both sides and disconnect the drive gear shaft from the steering shaft.
10. Remove the steering mechanism through the hole under the steering rod in the right wheel well.
11. Replace torn, cracked or loose cushions and covers.
12. To replace the protective cover, cut the plastic ties (they are disposable).
13. Install the steering gear in the reverse order of removal. Before installing, make sure that the flat on the steering gear drive pinion shaft and the hole for the tie bolt on the shaft match.
14. After installation, do not forget to lock the rod mounting bolts by bending the ends of the locking plate.