Front Crossmember Removal/Installation
FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
- Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
- Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
1. Drain the power steering fluid. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
2. Remove the front under cover A and front under cover B. Front Under Cover Removal/Installation
3. Remove the middle pipe. Service and Repair
4. Remove the transverse member. Transverse Member Removal/Installation
5. Remove the intermediate shaft installation bolt, and disconnect the steering shaft. Service and Repair
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Inspect the front wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. Front Wheel Alignment
Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal Note
1. Remove the tie-rod end ball joint locknut.
2. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint using the SST.
Steering Gear And Linkage, Front Stabilizer, Front Lower Arm and Front Crossmember Component Removal Note
WARNING:
- Removing the crossmember component is dangerous. The crossmember component could fall and cause serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the crossmember component.
1. Support the crossmember component with a jack.
2. Disconnect the following parts.
- Pressure hose eye connector
- Return hose clamp (steering gear side)
- Pressure hose bracket
- Return hose clamp (tank side)
3. Disconnect the oil cooler bracket.
4. Remove the No.1 engine mounting bracket bolts.
5. Lower the steering gear and linkage, front stabilizer, front lower arm and front crossmember component slightly.
Front Crossmember Mounting Rubber (Front) Installation Note
1. Install so that the smaller end of the outer diameter is pointing up.
Front Crossmember Mounting Rubber (Rear) Installation Note
1. Install so that the larger end of the outer diameter is pointing up.
No. 1 Engine Mount Installation Note
1. Temporarily tighten the No.1 engine mount bolt (crossmember side).
Steering Gear And Linkage, Front Stabilizer, Front Lower Arm and Front Crossmember Component Installation Note
1. Using a jack, install steering gear and linkage, front stabilizer, and front crossmember component.
Tightening torque
- 119.6-154.8 Nm {12.20-15.78 kgf-m, 88.3-114.1 ft-lbf}
2. Connect the following parts.
- Pressure hose eye connector
- Return hose clamp (steering gear side)
- Pressure hose bracket
- Return hose clamp (tank side)
Tightening torque
- Pressure hose eye connector: 29.4-44.1 Nm {3.00-4.49 kgf-m, 21.7-32.5 ft-lbf}
3. Install the steering gear and linkage, front stabilizer, front lower arm and front crossmember component.
4. Tighten the No.1 engine mount bracket bolt A and B in order of A-->B.
Tightening torque
- Bolt A, B: 93.1-116.6 Nm {9.5-11.8 kgf-m, 68.7-85.9 ft-lbf}
5. Tighten the No.1 engine mount bolt C at the specified torque.
Tightening torque
- 104.2-132.6 Nm {10.6-13.5 kgf-m, 76.9-97.8 ft-lbf}