RL V6-3474cc 3.5L (1998)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE: Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off the valve body unit its lines, and the end if the gearbox. Blow dry with compressed air.
1. Drain the power steering fluid.
2. Raise the front of vehicle, and support it on safety stands in the proper locations.
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Remove the driver's airbag assembly and steering wheel.
5. Remove the cotter pin from the tie-rod ball joint nut, and remove the nut.
6. Install the 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint.
Be sure that the 12 mm hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end, or the threaded section of the ball joint pin might be damaged by the special
tool.
NOTE: Remove the ball joint using the special tool.
7. Separate the tie-rod ball joint and knuckle using the special tool.
CAUTION: Avoid damaging the ball joint boot.
8. Remove the steering joint bolts, then disconnect the steering joint by moving the joint toward the column.
