REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

warning

Before removing the steering gear, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions (

) and Driver’s, Front Passenger’s Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring (

). Centre the front wheels. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS system inoperative, risking serious injury.

caution

*¹ indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the engine and transmission assembly weight applied on the vehicle body.
*² indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle standing on the ground and the curb weight condition.

Pre-removal Operation

Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to .)
Centremember Removal (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine Roll Stopper and Centremember .)
Exhaust Pre-muffler Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler .)
Steering Wheel Assembly and Air Bag Module Assembly Removal (Refer to ).

Post-installation Operation

Centremember Installation (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine Roll Stopper and Centremember .)
Exhaust Pre-muffler Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler .)
Steering Wheel Assembly and Air Bag Module Assembly Installation (Refer to ).
Power Steering Fluid Refilling and Air Bleeding (Refer to ).
Check the Dust Cover for Crack or Damage by Pressing your Finger.
Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight Ahead.
Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 33, On-vehicle Service - Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment .)

			Removal steps
<<A>>		1.	Self-locking nut (tie rod end and knuckle connection)
		2.	Self-locking nut (lower arm and knuckle connection)
		3.	Lower arm assembly
		4.	Stabilizer link
		5.	Power steering oil pressure sensor connector connection and harness clamp
		6.	Eye bolt
		7.	Gasket
		8.	Pressure hose connection
	>>C<<	9.	Return tube connection
	>>B<<	10.	Return hose connection
		11.	Return tube connection
		12.	O-ring
		13.	Steering gear and joint connecting bolt
	>>A<<	14.	Steering column grommet
		15.	Selflock nut
		16.	Engine rear roll stopper bracket connecting bolt
		17.	Crossmember rear stay
		18.	Lower stopper
<<B>>		19.	Front axle No.1 crossmember assembly
		20.	Stopper
		21.	Engine roll stopper
		21.	Steering gear and linkage

			Removal steps
<<A>>		1.	Self-locking nut (tie rod end and knuckle connection)
		2.	Self-locking nut (lower arm and knuckle connection)
		3.	Lower arm assembly
		4.	Stabilizer link
		5.	Power steering oil pressure sensor connector connection and harness clamp
		6.	Eye bolt
		7.	Gasket
		8.	Pressure hose connection
	>>B<<	9.	Return hose connection
		10.	Steering dust cover
		11.	Steering gear and joint connecting bolt
	>>A<<	12.	Steering column grommet
		13.	Selflock nut
		14.	Engine rear roll stopper bracket connecting bolt
		15.	Crossmember rear stay
		16.	Lower stopper
<<B>>		17.	Front axle No.1 crossmember assembly
		18.	Stopper
		19.	Engine roll stopper
		20.	Steering gear and linkage

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> SELF-LOCKING NUT (TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE CONNECTION) DISCONNECTION

caution

Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool to avoid possible damage to ball joint threads.

Hang special tool with a cord to prevent it from falling.

1.Install the special tool ball joint remover (MB991897) as shown in the figure.

2.Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of the special tool parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still parallel.

note

When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob is in the position shown in the figure.

3.Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.

<<B>> FRONT AXLE NO.1 CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1.Jack up and support the crossmember, and remove it.
2.Check the hoses and harnesses for roughness, and then remove the front axle No.1 crossmember assembly with the rear roll stopper and the steering gear and linkage.