Festiva L4-81 1.3L SOHC (1988)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
1.
Disconnect battery cables and remove battery.
2.
Scribe alignment marks on steering column lower universal joint and steering gear pinion shaft, then remove steering column as follows:
a. Working from underneath steering column, remove instrument panel brace and air duct.
b. Remove upper and lower steering column covers, release harness clip, then disconnect harness connectors from back of combination switch.
c. Remove ignition switch as outlined in the ``Electrical Section.''
d. Remove steering column upper mounting bracket to instrument panel attaching nuts, then lower column.
e. Scribe alignment marks on column shaft and intermediate shaft upper universal joint, then remove clamp screw from joint.
f.
Remove steering column hinge bracket to pedal support attaching nuts, then pull steering column rearward and remove from vehicle.
3.
Cut plastic tie strap securing steering column boot to steering gear.
4.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
5.
Remove tie rod to steering knuckle attaching nuts, then separate tie rods from knuckle.
6.
Remove catalytic converter.
7.
Remove tie rod splash shield from right inner fender.
8.
Remove steering gear mounting bolts and lower gear until free from steering column boot.
9.
Slide steering gear to the right until left tie rod is clear of inner fender, then lower gear and remove through left side of vehicle. When sliding gear
as required, guide gear carefully to prevent damage to boots.
10.
Reverse procedure to install, aligning all marks made during removal. Torque steering gear mounting bolts to 28 ft. lbs.
