REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the steering gear assembly removal/installation are shown below.
Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced Replacement Part or Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedures are not Performed | Link |
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Front wheel alignment adjustment | ECU Data Initialization | Active torque split AWD system |
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Calibration |
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PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER
(a) Remove the steering column hole cover from the steering link assembly.
3. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 washers, 2 nuts and steering link assembly from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly. NOTICE: Loosen the nut with the bolt secured. | |
4. SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise. SST: 09612-00012 HINT: Wrap SST with protective tape before use. |
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5. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and steering gear assembly. |
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(b) Remove the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and lock nut.
6. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop, then remove it
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel-filler cap is removed too quickly.