NOTE: Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the steering gearbox.
Remove the steering gearbox.
Remove both tie-rod ends from the rack ends.
Remove the boot bands (A) and tie-rod clips (B). Pull the boot away from the ends of the steering gearbox. Repeat this step for the other side.
Hold the gearbox housing using a C-clamp (A) and wooden blocks (B) to a workbench as shown. Do not clamp the cylinder part of the gearbox housing in a vise.
Unbend the lock washer (A).
Unscrew both rack ends (A) with a wrench. Be careful not to damage the rack shaft surface with the wrench. Remove the rack end, the lock washer (B), the spacer (C), and the rubber stop (D).
Dust and Pollen Filter
On models with A/C
This filter removes the dust and pollen that is brought in fromthe outside through
the heating and cooling system.
Have your dealer replace the filter when this service is indic ...
Instrument Panel
* : If equipped ...
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded
key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (I ...