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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.Remove the side cover and under cover.

2.Drain the power steering fluid. (See POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION [MZR-CD 2.2].)

3.Remove the front auto leveling sensor. (Vehicle with front auto leveling sensor) (See FRONT AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.Remove the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.Remove the intermediate shaft installation bolt, and disconnect the steering shaft. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7.Install in the reverse order of removal.

8.When replace the front crossmember, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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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.

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Steering Gear And Linkage, Front Stabilizer, Front Lower Arm And Front Crossmember Component Removal Note

1.Support the crossmember component with a jack.

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2.Loosen the No.1 engine mount rubber installation bolt (front crossmember side) shown in the figure.

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3.Remove the No.1 engine mount rubber installation bolt (No.1 engine mount bracket side) shown in the figure.

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4.Lower the steering gear and linkage, front stabilizer, front lower arm and front crossmember component slightly.

5.Disconnect the return hose indicated in the figure.

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6.Disconnect the pressure hose (power steering pump side) indicated in the figure.

Front Crossmember Mounting Rubber (front) Installation Note

1.Install the front crossmember mounting rubber (front) so that the smaller outer diameter is facing upward.

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Front Crossmember Mounting Rubber (rear) Installation Note

1.Install the front crossmember mounting rubber (rear) so that the larger outer diameter is facing upward.

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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.Raise the steering gear and linkage, front stabilizer, front lower arm and front crossmember component to the appropriately level, and install the return hose and pressure hose.

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2.Install the steering gear and linkage, front stabilizer, front lower arm and front crossmember component.

3.Tighten the No.1 engine mount bracket shown in the figure.

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4.Temporarily tighten the No.1 engine mount rubber.

5.Tighten the No.1 engine mount rubber installation bolt (No.1 engine mount bracket side) shown in the figure.

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6.Tighten the No.1 engine mount rubber installation bolt (front crossmember side) shown in the figure.

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