Cross-Member: Service and Repair
ENGINE ROLL STOPPER AND CENTERMEMBERREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION
*: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1-8:
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
[A] FRONT ROLL STOPPER INSTALLATION
Install the front roll stopper so that its hole points towards the front side of the vehicle.
CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION
^ Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, always refer to 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 and serious injury.
^ *1: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
^ *2: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in the unladen condition.
Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1-17:
Removal Steps 18-26:
Required Special Tool:
^ MB991897 or MB992011: Ball Joint Remover
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[A] STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY AND STEERING GEAR BOX DISCONNECTION
CAUTION
The tilt lever should be held in the lock position until the steering column shaft is installed to the vehicle. If the steering column is removed with the tilt lever released, or the tilt lever is released after the steering column shaft was removed from the vehicle, the steering column cannot be reinstalled correctly. If the steering column is installed incorrectly, the collision energy absorbing mechanism may be damaged.
1. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and remove the steering column mounting bolts.
2. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers, and pull up the shaft in the direction shown to disengage the steering column shaft assembly.
NOTE: If the steering column shaft is removed accidentally, remove the steering column assembly and be sure to insert the steering column shaft into the steering column as shown in the figure.
[B] TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION
CAUTION
^ Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use the special tool to avoid possible damage to ball joint threads.
^ Hang the special tool with a cord to prevent it from falling.
1. Replace the self locking nut for lower arm ball joint with a regular nut, because the original one is a little bit large to install special tool MB991897 or MB992011. Install the special tool as shown in the figure.
2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of special tool parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob is in the position shown in the figure.
3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.
[C] FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER STAY REMOVAL
The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed when the front axle crossmember stay is replaced. However, the bolts may be loose while the front axle crossmember stay is removed. It is recommended that you should retighten the bolts to 180 ± 20 Nm (133 ± 15 ft-lb).
[D] REAR ROLL STOPPER, STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE, STABILIZER BAR AND FRONT AXLE NO.1 CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Retain the front axle No.1 crossmember with a transmission jack, and then remove the crossmember mounting bolt.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
[A] STABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION
Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the right end of the bushing (LH).
[B] REAR ROLL STOPPER, STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE, STABILIZER BAR AND FRONT AXLE NO.1 CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Align the steering joint cover notch (arrow A) with the steering gear lug (arrow B), and install the front axle number 1 crossmember, the rear roll stopper and steering gear assembly.
[C] FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER STAY/SELF-LOCKING NUTS INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Before installing the front crossmember stay, ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tightened to 180 ± 20 Nm (133 ± 15 ft-lb).
Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tightened to 180 ± 20 Nm (133 ± 15 ft-lb), and then install the front crossmember stay with the self-locking nut.
INSPECTION
^ Check the crossmembers for cracks or damage.