FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

• If the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness is pulled by mistake when performing this procedure, it could cause open circuit. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

• 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. After disconnecting the steering shaft, secure the steering wheel using tape or cable to prevent it from rotating.

• Do not allow the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link to touch the body, the front shock absorber and coil spring, and the hand tool. Otherwise, the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link could be damaged.

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2. Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Disconnect the rubber from the bracket.

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4. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness on the steering knuckle and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

5. Remove the tunnel cover. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

6. Remove the following parts.

(1) Front under cover No.2 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2) Front under cover No.1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7. Remove the front deflector. (See DEFLECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8. Remove the fastener shown in the figure and slightly bend back the front over fender.

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9. Remove the fastener shown in the figure and slightly bend back the front mudguard.

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10. Remove the front splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

11. Disconnect the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle. (See TIE-ROD END REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

12. Disconnect the front stabilizer control link (front stabilizer side).

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13. Disconnect the front lower arm ball joint from the steering knuckle. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

14. Remove the gusset.

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15. Remove the floor under cover No.1. (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

16. Disconnect the front crossmember extension.

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17. Suspend the front crossmember extension using a cable.

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18. Disconnect the hanger rubber from the front crossmember and set it aside.

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19. Remove the joint cover. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

20. Disconnect the intermediate shaft (lower side) from the steering gear and linkage. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

21. Remove the bolt shown in the figure. (See No.1 Engine Mount Rubber, Front Crossmember Component Installation Note.)

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22. Disconnect the ground plate. (See GROUND PLATE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

23. Wrap a cloth around the lithium-ion battery wiring harness terminal to protect the terminal.

24. Disconnect the clip.

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Warning

• Always verify that the front crossmember component is securely supported by a jack. If the front crossmember component falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage to the vehicle.

25. Support the front crossmember component using a jack.

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26. Remove the installation bolts of the front crossmember component. (See No.1 Engine Mount Rubber, Front Crossmember Component Installation Note.)

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27. Move the front crossmember extension and slowly lower the transmission jack.

28. Remove the bolts and harness clips shown in the figure and disconnect the wiring harness from the front crossmember component.

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29. Suspend the wiring harness out of the way with a cable.

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30. Remove the front crossmember, front stabilizer, front lower arm, and the steering gear and linkage as a single unit.

31. Remove the hole cover No.1 and hole cover No.2.

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32. Remove in the order shown in the figure.

33. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Links Installation Note.)

34. If the front crossmember is replaced, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1

Front stabilizer component

(See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL.)

(See FRONT STABILIZER INSTALLATION.)

2

Steering gear and linkage

(See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3

Front lower arm

(See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4

No.1 engine mount rubber

5

Front crossmember

Suspension Links Installation Note

1. When installing the joint sections with rubber bushings, perform the following procedures.

(1) Temporarily tighten the bolt with the vehicle lifted up.

(2) Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

No.1 Engine Mount Rubber, Front Crossmember Component Installation Note

Caution

• When installing the front crossmember component to the vehicle, if the dust boots are not assembled to the body side correctly water and foreign matter could penetrate the vehicle interior. Be careful not to allow the sponge part of the dust boot to become pinched in the installation area on the body side or become creased by contact.

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1. Temporarily tighten bolt A shown in the figure.

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2. Temporarily tighten bolt B shown in the figure.

3. Tighten bolt A.

4. Tighten bolt B.

1	Front stabilizer component (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL.) (See FRONT STABILIZER INSTALLATION.)
2	Steering gear and linkage (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3	Front lower arm (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4	No.1 engine mount rubber
5	Front crossmember