REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, always refer to GROUP 52B - Service Precautions (), Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (). Also, set the front wheels so that they are facing straight forward, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this, the SRS clock spring will be damaged, causing the SRS air bag to be inoperative resulting in serious injury.
  • As for vehicles with headlight automatic levelling system, disconnect the front height sensor from the lower arm before operation to prevent damages to the front height sensor. (Refer to GROUP 54A - Headlight Automatic Leveling System, Height Sensor ).
  • *1: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in the unladen condition.
  • *2: Indicates parts are the bolts/nuts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.
  • After wheel alignment adjustment, carry out calibration to make ASC-ECU learn the neutral point of the steering wheel sensor (Refer to GROUP 35C - On-vehicle Service, Steering Wheel Sensor Calibration ).
Pre-removal operation
  • Power Steering Fluid Drain (Refer to GROUP 37 - On-vehicle Service, Power Steering Fluid Replacement ).
  • Steering Wheel Assembly and Air Bag Module Removal (Refer to GROUP 37 - On-vehicle Service, Power Steering Fluid Replacement .)
  • Footrest and Steering Shaft Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 37 - Steering Shaft .)
  • Under Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 51 - Exterior and Under Cover Removal and Installation .)
  • Centre Member Removal (Refer to ).

 Post-installation operation
  • Centre Member Removal (Refer to ).
  • Under Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Exterior and Under Cover Removal and Installation .)
  • Using your fingers, press the dust cover of each joint to check for a crack or damage.
  • Footrest and Steering Shaft Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 37 - Steering Shaft .)
  • Steering Wheel Air Bag Module Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 37 - Steering Wheel ).
  • Power Steering Fluid Refilling and Bleeding (Refer to GROUP 37 - On-vehicle Service, Power Steering Fluid Replacement ).
  • Steering Wheel Straight-ahead Position Check
  • Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 33 - On-vehicle Service, Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment ).




Removal steps


1.
 Front height sensor


2.
 Steering gear and joint connecting bolt
<<A>>
3.
 Self-lock nut (Tie-rod end and knuckle connection)


4.
 Self-lock nut (Lower arm and knuckle connection)


5.
 Stabilizer link


6.
 Lower arm assembly


7.
 Eye bolt


8.
 Gasket


9.
 Pressure hose connection


10.
 Return hose connection


11.
 Return tube assembly


12.
 Flanged nut


13.
 Engine rear roll stopper bracket connecting bolt


14.
 Crossmember and body connection
<<B>>
·
 Crossmember assembly


15.
 Engine rear roll stopper


16.
 Heat protector

>>A<<
 17.
 Joint cover grommet


18.
 Flanged bolt


19.
 Steering gear and linkage


20.
 Stabilizer bar


21.
 Front axle No.1 crossmember assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> SELF-LOCK NUT (TIE-ROD END AND KNUCKLE CONNECTION) REMOVAL

caution
  • Loosen the self-locking nut from the ball joint, but do not remove here. Use the special tool.
  • To prevent the special tool from dropping off, suspend it with a rope.
1.Install the special tool MB991897or MB992011 as shown in the figure.

2.Turn the bolt and knob to make the special tool jaws parallel, then hand-tighten the bolt. After tightening, check that the jaws are still parallel.
note To adjust the special tool jaws to be parallel, set the knob as shown in the figure so that it functions as a fulcrum of the jaws.
3.Turn the bolt and disconnect the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle.

<<B>> CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1.Jack up and support the crossmember, and remove it.
2.Check the hoses and harnesses for roughness, and then remove the crossmember assembly with the rear roll stopper and the steering gear and linkage installed.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< JOINT COVER GROMMET INSTALLATION

Install the joint cover grommet to the steering gear and linkage by aligning the mating marks as shown in the figure.