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Copied from AutoZone.com:

  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
  2. Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position and remove the key from the ignition.
  3. Turn the wheel counterclockwise in order to lock the steering column in place.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle.
  5. Remove the front wheels.
    WARNING Do not rotate the intermediate shaft once separated from the gear. Possible damage or a malfunction could occur.


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  6. Remove the steering gear to intermediate shaft pinch bolt and discard.
  7. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
  8. Remove both steering gear outer tie rod to knuckle nuts and discard the nuts.
    WARNING Do not attempt to separate the joint using a wedge type tool.
  9. Separate the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles.
  10. Remove the steering gear bolts.
  11. Remove the rear transaxle mount.
  12. Carefully remove the steering gear from the frame and the vehicle through the LH wheel opening.

To install:
  1. Install the steering gear to the frame through the LH wheel opening.
  2. Install the steering gear bolts. Tighten the bolts to 81 ft. lbs. (110 Nm).
  3. Install the rear transaxle mount. Tighten the rear transaxle mount to frame bolts. Tighten the bolts to 44 ft. lbs. (60 Nm).
  4. Tighten the rear transaxle mount thru bolt. Tighten the thru bolt to 74 ft. lbs. (100 Nm).
  5. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
  6. Install a new intermediate shaft pinch bolt. Tighten the bolts to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
  7. Install the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.
  8. Install new outer tie rod nuts. Tighten the bolts to 44 ft. lbs. (60 Nm).
  9. Install the front wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Adjust the toe if necessary.

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