Part 1
Engine
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter(R) 28-75-1 or equivalent).
Using a steering wheel holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
3. Release the fuel system pressure.
4. Recover the A/C system.
5. Disconnect the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
- Detach the HO2S (Heated Oxygen Sensor) connector retainer from the bracket.
6. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.
7. Remove the 5 bolts, 7 pin-type retainers and the front splash shield.
8. Drain the cooling system.
9. Remove the front wheels and tires.
10. Remove the 2 lower scrivets from the rubber shield and position the shield aside.
11. NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshafts from rotating.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Remove the RH and LH halfshaft nuts.
- Do not discard at this time.
12. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, separate the RH and LH halfshaft from the wheel hubs.
13. Remove the bolt from the RH brake hose bracket.
14. Remove the LH and RH catalytic converters.
15. Remove the 2 bolts and the rear roll restrictor bracket.
16. Remove the 2 front engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts.
17. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Remove and discard the upper stabilizer link nuts.
18. NOTE: The hex-holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Remove and discard the tie-rod end nuts.
- Separate the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.
19. NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part number or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
NOTICE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal or Constant Velocity (CV) boot may occur.
NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Remove and discard the lower ball joint-to-wheel knuckle nuts.
- Separate the lower ball joints from the wheel knuckles.
20. NOTICE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
- Discard the bolt.
21. Remove the bolt and disconnect the 2 Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) electrical connectors (1 shown) and the wiring retainer (not shown).
22. Using a wax pencil, mark the relationship of the front subframe to the underbody at the mounting locations.
23. Position the Powertrain Lift under the subframe assembly.
24. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Remove the subframe bracket-to-body bolts.
25. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Remove the rear subframe bolts and the subframe brackets.
26. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Remove the front subframe bolts.
27. Lower the subframe assembly from the vehicle.
28. Pull the RH wheel knuckle outboard and rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle.
- Secure the RH wheel knuckle assembly.
29. Remove the 2 halfshaft bracket bolts.
30. Remove the intermediate and halfshaft assembly.
- Inspect the intermediate shaft for pitting or damage in the seal contact area. Replace if necessary.
31. NOTICE: The sharp edges on the stub shaft splines can slice or puncture the oil seal. Use care when removing the stub shaft from the transmission or damage to the component may occur.
Using the Slide Hammer and Halfshaft Remover, remove the halfshaft from the transmission.
32. Remove and discard the circlip from the stub shaft.
33. Remove the cowl panel grille.