2. From inside the passenger compartment, unscrew the bolt securing the intermediate shaft of the steering column to the shaft of the drive pinion of the steering gear (see "Removal, installation and disassembly of the steering column").
3. Disconnect both steering rods from the steering arms (see "Replacing the tie rod, outer tie rod end and ball joint boot").
4. Screw the rod mounting bolt into the mechanism so that the rack does not shift.
5. Loosen the two steering mechanism mounting nuts on both sides and disconnect the mechanism drive pinion shaft from the steering shaft.
6. Remove the steering mechanism through the hole under the steering rod in the right wheel well.
7. Replace torn, cracked or loose cushions and protective covers.
Note: The protective cover can be replaced without removing the steering mechanism from the vehicle.
Helpful Hint: To make installing the rubber pads easier, wet them with soapy water.
8. To replace the protective cover, cut the plastic ties (they are disposable).
9. Install the steering gear in reverse order. Set the rack to the middle position (corresponding to the rectilinear motion of the vehicle), i.e. the marks on the boot and the housing must match, and the chamfer on the gear shaft must be on the right. If the gear has turned, then move the rack to one side until it stops. Then move the rack to the other side by one full turn of the mark on the boot and bring the mark to coincide with the mark on the mechanism housing.
10. After installation, do not forget to lock the rod mounting bolts by bending the ends of the locking plate.
11. After completing all installation work, check and, if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment angles (see "Checking and adjusting the front wheel alignment angles").