Steering Gear and Linkage Removal & Installation [AJ]

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ]

Caution:
^ 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.

1. Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor.
2. Remove the under cover and splash shield.
3. Separate the stabilizer control link.
4. Separate the front lower arm (front and rear) ball joint.
5. Remove the shock absorber bolt (lower side).
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.








8. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment.

Crossmember Bracket 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. Support the crossmember component with a jack and remove the nuts.
2. Remove the crossmember bracket.

Crossmember Component, Steering Gear and Linkage 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 crossmember component, steering gear and linkage.

Insulator Installation Note
1. Install the insulator. (Do not install the bolts.)

Crossmember Component, Steering Gear and Linkage Installation Note

Warning:
^ Installing 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 installing the crossmember components, steering gear and linkage.

1. Install the crossmember component, steering gear and linkage.