Repair Procedures

REMOVAL

1. Remove the both front wheel & tire assemblies.
2. Drain the power steering fluid.
3. Remove the bolt (A) connecting steering column to universal joint.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 13 - 18 (1.3 - 1.8, 9.4 - 13.0)




4. Disconnect the pressure tube (A) from the power steering oil pump by loosening eye bolt.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 65 - 75 (6.5 - 7.5, 47 - 54)




5. Disconnect the return hose (A)




6. Loosen the split pin and castle nut, and then remove the tie rod end (A) from the knuckle by using a SST (09568-4A000).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 50 - 55 (5.0 - 5.5, 36 - 40)








7. Remove the split pin and lower arm bolts and nut (A).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft): 90 - 120 (9.0 - 12.0, 65 - 87)




8. Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the strut assembly (A) by loosening nut.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 100 - 120 (10.0 - 12.0, 72 - 87)




9. Repeat on the other side.
10. Remove the front and rear roll stopper bolts and nuts (A, B).








11. Remove the sub-frame by loosening the bolts and nuts.




12. Remove the rear roll stopper (A) from the sub-frame.




13. Disconnect the pressure tube (A) and return (B) from the valve body housing.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 12 - 18 (1.2 - 1.8, 9 - 13)




14. Remove the power steering gear box (A) from the sub-frame by loosening the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 90 - 110 (9.0 - 11.0, 65 - 80)





INSTALLATION

NOTE:
Be sure to connect between a tube and a hose as shown in the illustration.





1. Installation is reverse of the removal.
2. After installation, bleed the power steering system.
3. Adjust the wheel alignment.