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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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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 wiring 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.

1. Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

4. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

1 | Bolt (intermediate shaft)
2 | Cotter pin
3 | Nuts (tie-rod end)
4 | Tie-rod end (See Tie-rod End Removal Note)
5 | Stabilizer control link (upper side)
6 | Lower arm ball joint
7 | Bolt (power steering oil pump)
8 | Return hose
9 | Bolt (No.1 engine mount) (See Bolt (No.1 Engine Mount) Removal Note) (See Bolt (No.1 Engine Mount) Installation Note)
10 | Front crossmember, front stabilizer, lower arm and steering gear component (See Front Crossmember, Front Stabilizer, Lower Arm And Steering Gear Component Removal Note) (See Front Crossmember, Front Stabilizer, Lower Arm And Steering Gear Component Installation Note)
11 | Insulator
12 | Pressure pipe
13 | Return pipe (See Return Pipe Removal Note)
14 | Dust cover
15 | Steering gear and linkage (See Steering Gear and Linkage Installation Note)

## Tie-rod End Removal Note

1. Remove the tie-rod end locknut.

2. Separate the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST.

## Bolt (No.1 Engine Mount) Removal Note

1. Loosen the transaxle side No.1 engine mount installation bolt.

2. Remove the crossmember side No.1 engine mount installation bolt.

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

1. Remove the front crossmember, front stabilizer, lower arm and steering gear as a single unit using a jack.

## Return Pipe Removal Note

1. Mark the return pipe and steering gear for installation.

## Steering Gear and Linkage Installation Note

1. Loosely tighten bolts.

2. Tighten the mounting bracket bolts to the specified torque in the order shown.

Tightening torque

  40.3-54.7 N·m {4.11-5.57 kgf·m, 29.8-40.3 ft·lbf}

## Front Crossmember, Front Stabilizer, Lower Arm And Steering Gear Component Installation Note

1. Install the front crossmember, front stabilizer, lower arm and steering gear as a single unit using a jack.

## Bolt (No.1 Engine Mount) Installation Note

1. Install the crossmember side No.1 engine mount installation bolt.

2. Tighten the transaxle side No.1 engine mount installation bolt.

Tightening torque

  Transaxle side: 54.0-61.0 N·m {5.51-6.22 kgf·m, 39.9-44.9 ft·lbf}
  Crossmember side: 44.0-61.0 N·m {4.49-6.22 kgf·m, 32.5-44.9 ft·lbf