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To remove

IMPORTANT: Always observe utmost cleanliness when working with hydraulic components.
  1. Diesel engine:  Remove the upper engine cover.
  2. Clamp the return hose and supply line using 30 07 739 HOSE PINCH-OFF PLIERS  .
  3. Remove the pipes from the bracket on top of the steering gear. Leave the screw and clamp in place.
  4. Position the steering wheel and the wheels so that they face straight ahead. Use woven tape to secure the steering wheel to the dashboard.
  5. Raise the car.
  6. Remove the front wheels.
  7. Diesel engine:  Remove the lower engine cover.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 7
    G03713741Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.

    CV:  Remove the chassis reinforcement, front subframe, CV.

  8. Remove the nuts securing the track rod ends to the steering swivel members on both sides.

    Remove the track rod using 87 91 287 Puller, 150 mm.

    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 8-9
    G03713742Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the anti-roll bar links from the anti-roll bar. Hold with a thin 17 mm open wrench so that the ball joint does not turn.
  10. Remove the heat shield from the steering gear.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 10
    G03713743Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the steering shaft joint from the steering gear.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 11-12
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  12. Remove the steering gear bolts, nuts and washers.
  13. Remove the clamps securing the delivery pipe to the subframe.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Step 13
    G03713745Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Place a receptacle under the car. Detach the delivery line and the return line from the steering gear. Plug the lines.
    Fig 6: Illustration For Step 14
    G03713746Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Twist up the anti-roll bar as high as possible, twist the steering swivel member forward slightly and lift out the steering gear through the wheel housing on the driver's side.