1. Set the front wheels in a straight ahead position.
2. Working in the engine compartment, loosen the steering gear mounting bolts.
3. Working in the driver's footwell, remove the lower trim panel.
4. Loosen and remove the two flexible coupling pinch bolts (see illustration).
5. Slide the clutch up and remove it from the steering gear shaft.
6. Please make sure the steering gear and steering wheel are centered before installation (see chapter 31).
7. Install the sleeve and insert) tie bolts, but do not tighten them at this stage.
8. Push on the sleeve and tighten the bottom pinch bolt.
9. Tighten the steering gear mounting bolts with a tightening torque specified specifications.
10. Move the steering shaft up to the bearing stop, then tighten the top coupling pinch bolt.
11. Install the driver's footwell lower trim panel.
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