1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
3. Loosen the front wheel nuts.
4. Lift up the vehicle, and remove the front wheels.
5. Remove the under cover. 
6. Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly.
WARNING:
Exhaust pipe is extremely hot. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
7. After pulling off the cotter pin and removing the castle nut, use a puller to remove the tie-rod end from the knuckle arm.
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(1) |
Castle nut |
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(2) |
Tie-rod end |
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(3) |
Knuckle arm |
8. Remove the front crossmember support plate, jack-up plate and front stabilizer.
• Large type
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(1) |
Front crossmember support plate |
• Small type
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(1) |
Front crossmember support plate |
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(2) |
Jack-up plate |
9. Remove the one pipe joint at the center of the gearbox, and connect the vinyl hose to the pipe and the joint. Discharge the fluid by turning the steering wheel fully clockwise and counterclockwise. Discharge the fluid similarly from other pipes.
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(1) |
Pipe A |
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(2) |
Pipe B |
10. Remove the universal joint.
11. Disconnect the return hose and pressure hose from gearbox.
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(1) |
Return hose |
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(2) |
Pressure hose |
12. Remove the clamp bolts securing the gearbox to the crossmember, and remove the clamp.
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(1) |
Clamp |
13. Remove the bolts which secure the gearbox bracket, and remove the bracket and gearbox.
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(1) |
Bracket |