Nissan 49001-96E00 Gear & Linkage-Power Steering

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1. Remove the air filter housing and intake duct. 2. Remove the charcoal canister and its bracket. 3. Remove the nuts and separate the steering shaft universal joint cover from the firewall. Mark the relationship of the universal joint to the steering gear input shaft, then remove the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt. Warning: Do not turn the steering wheel while the steering gear is removed on a model equipped with an airbag. If the steering wheel is inadvertently turned, remove the steering wheel and center the cock spring. To prevent the steering wheel from turning, loop the seat belt through the steering wheel and fasten it into its latch. 4. Place a drain pan under the steering gear. Detach the power steering pressure and return lines and cap the ends to prevent excessive fluid loss and contamination. 5. Loosen the front wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle, and support it securely on jack stands. Apply the parking brake and remove the wheels. Remove the engine splash shields. 6. Separate the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckle arms. 7. Remove the stabilizer bar. 8. Remove the center cross member from underneath the engine. 9. Remove the steering gear mounting bolts. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering gear input shaft and maneuver the steering gear assembly out from under the vehicle. 10. Check the steering gear rubber mounts for wear or deterioration, replacing them if necessary.