Armada 2WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2006)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if steering column is separated from steering gear assembly. Therefore secure steering
wheel to avoid turning.
REMOVAL
1. Turn wheels to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove tires from vehicle using power tool.
3. Remove undercover using power tool.
4. On 4WD model, remove front final drive, then support drive shafts with wire.
5. Make sure slit of lower joint fits with the projection on rear cover cap, while checking that mark on steering gear assembly aligns with mark on
rear cover cap.
6. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket and discard, then loosen nut.
7. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle using Tool. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION: Temporarily tighten mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent Tool from coming off.