FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  The EPS system may not operate correctly when doing steering gear and linkage removal/installation. After doing these procedures, always set the EPS system to the neutral position so that the EPS operation normally.

•  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 steering shaft cover and disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage, and then remove the steering dust cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM].) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM].) (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.].) (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [R.H.D.].)

2.  Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 1 and No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

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

5.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

7.  Inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT [European (L.H.D., U.K.) Specs.].)(See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT [Australian Specs. and General (L.H.D., R.H.D.) Specs.].)

8.  Set the EPS system neutral position. (See EPS SYSTEM NEUTRAL POSITION SETTING.)

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1	Front ABS wheel-speed sensor
2	Brake hose bracket bolt
3	Tie-rod end (See Tie-rod End Removal Note.)
4	Front shock absorber lower side bolt
5	Front lower arm outer side nut
6	No.1 engine mount center bolt
7	Front crossmember component (See Front Crossmember Component Removal Note.) (See Front Crossmember Component Installation Note.)
8	Steering gear and linkage (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.].) (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [R.H.D.].)
9	Front stabilizer
10	Front lower arm
11	No. 1 engine mount
12	Front crossmember

Tie-rod End Removal Note

1.  Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST.

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Front Crossmember Component Removal Note

Warning

•  Removing the crossmember is dangerous. The crossmember component could fall and cause serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the crossmember component before removing the crossmember bracket.

1.  Remove the front lower arm (front) lower side bolts.

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2.  Remove the radiator hose bracket bolt.

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3.  Detach the charcoal canister hose clips from the front crossmember.

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4.  Disconnect the EPS control module connectors from the EPS control module. (See EPS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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5.  Detach the extension.

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6.  Support the crossmember component with a jack.

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7.  Remove the crossmember bracket.

8.  Remove the front crossmember component.

Front Crossmember Component Installation Note

Warning

•  The crossmember component could fall and cause serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the crossmember component.

1.  Jack up the front crossmember component slowly.

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2.  Install the EPS motor connector to the EPS control module. (See EPS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Install the extension to the front crossmember.

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4.  Install the charcoal canister hose clips to the front crossmember.

5.  Tighten the radiator hose bracket bolt.

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6.  Install the front crossmember component, and tighten the nuts to the specified torque.