REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

caution

Before removing the driver’s air bag module and steering wheel assembly, always refer to GROUP 52B - Service Precautions , Driver’s Air Bag Module and Clock Spring . Also, set the front wheels so that they are facing straight forward, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this, the SRS clock spring will be damaged, causing the SRS (air bag) to be inoperative and serious injury.
The parts indicated by * are the bolts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.

Pre-removal Operation

Steering Wheel Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 52B - Driver’s Air Bag Module and Clock Spring ).
Engine Roll Rod Assembly Removal (Refer to ).
Lower Arm Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 33 - Lower Arm ).

Post-installation Operation

Lower Arm Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 33 - Lower Arm ).
Engine Roll Rod Assembly Installation (Refer to ).
Steering Wheel Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 52B - Driver’s Air Bag Module and Clock Spring ).
Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight Ahead.
Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 33, On-vehicle Service - Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment ).

<LHD>

			Removal steps
		·	Steering column bolt (Intermediate shaft assembly and steering gear & linkage connection) (Refer to GROUP 37 - Steering Shaft ).
		·	Self-locking nut (Tie-rod end and knuckle connection) (Refer to GROUP 26 - Front Axle Hub Assembly ).
	>>D<<	1.	Self-locking nut (Stabilizer bar connection) <Vehicles with 15 inch wheel>
<<A>>		2.	Front suspension crossmember assembly
	>>C<<	3.	Steering shaft joint dust cover
	>>B<<	4.	Stabilizer bar <Vehicles with 15 inch wheel>
	>>A<<	5.	Stabilizer bar bushing <Vehicles with 15 inch wheel>
		6.	Steering gear and linkage assembly
		7.	Front suspension crossmember

<RHD>

			Removal steps
		·	Steering column bolt (Intermediate shaft assembly and steering gear & linkage connection) (Refer to GROUP 37 - Steering Shaft ).
		·	Self-locking nut (Tie-rod end and knuckle connection) (Refer to GROUP 26 - Front Axle Hub Assembly ).
	>>D<<	1.	Self-locking nut (Stabilizer bar connection) <Vehicles with 15 inch wheel>
		2.	Heat protector
<<A>>		3.	Front suspension crossmember assembly
	>>C<<	4.	Steering shaft joint dust cover
	>>B<<	5.	Stabilizer bar <Vehicles with 15 inch wheel>
	>>A<<	6.	Stabilizer bar bushing <Vehicles with 15 inch wheel>
		7.	Steering gear and linkage assembly
		8.	Front suspension crossmember

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Support the front suspension crossmember with a transmission jack, and remove the mounting bolts of the front suspension crossmember. Then, remove the front suspension crossmember assembly with the steering gear and linkage installed.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< STABILIZER BUSHING INSTALLATION

The slit in the stabilizer bushing should face towards the vehicle rear.

>>B<< STABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION

Position the identification mark of the stabilizer bar at the left side of the vehicle as shown in the figure, and tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 23 ± 6 N·m

>>C<< STEERING SHAFT JOINT DUST COVER INSTALLATION

Install the steering shaft joint dust cover so that the cover notch is aligned with the projection of the steering gear and linkage assembly.
Shall fit the steering shaft joint dust cover in steering gear and linkage assembly cater-corner, then fit in all round until the lip shall be fitted into groove of steering gear and linkage assembly.
Shall pull the steering shaft joint dust cover to confirm that the steering shaft joint dust cover is fitted into steering gear and linkage assembly securely.

>>D<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION

Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link thread part protruding length meets the standard value.
Standard value (A): 19 - 21 mm