Removal and Installation

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal Note
1. Install the Special Service Tool (SST) to the ball joint.
2. Tighten the bolt of the SST to 3.4 - 3.6 Nm (25 - 26 ft. lbs.).

CAUTION:
^ Do not tap the ball joint and the stud bolt.
^ Be careful not to make an edge on the knuckle.





3. Tap the knuckle as shown.

Engine Mount Member Removal Note





1. Use the SST as shown.
2. Remove the engine mount.

Crossmember Removal Note





1. Support the crossmember by using a jack, and remove the bolts and nuts.
2. Lower the crossmember slowly and remove the stabilizer bar from the crossmember.
3. Remove the steering gear and linkage.

Mounting Bracket Bolts Installation Note
1. Loosely tighten the 4 bolt.





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

Tightening torque: 44 - 60 Nm (32 - 44 ft. lbs.).

Bolt (Intermediate Shaft) Installation Note





1. Align the marks as shown.
2. Install the intermediate shah so that the universal joint gap is aligned with the marks.
3. Tighten the bolt.

Tightening torque: 18 - 26 Nm (14 - 19 ft. lbs.).