| Removal |
| 1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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| 2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
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| 3. |
Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening
the nut (A).
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| 4. |
Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
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| 5. |
Loosen the lower arm nut (A) and then remove the lower arm ball joint
by using SST(09568-1S100).
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| 6. |
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly
from the pinion of the steering gear box.
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| 7. |
Remove the engine room under cover (A).
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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| 8. |
Remove the heated protector (A).
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| 9. |
Remove the muffler rubber hanger (A).
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| 10. |
Remove the roll rod bracket (C) by loosening the bolt (A), (B).
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| 11. |
Remove the subframe by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.
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| 12. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the stabilizer bar (A).
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| 13. |
Remove the heated protector (A).
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| 14. |
Remove the steering gearbox (A) from the front sub frame by loosening
the mounting bolts.
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| Replacement |
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| Tie rod end |
| 1. |
Remove the tie rod end after loosening the nut.
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| 2. |
Replace with new parts.
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| 3. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Tires/ Wheels - "Alignment")
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| Installation |
| 1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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| 2. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")
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Replacement 1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are placed in the straight ahead position. • If the steering wheel and the front tires are not set straight ahead together, it may affect the number of circulation of steering wheel and damage the cable inside the clock spring.
Inspection 1. Connect the battery voltage and check the blower motor rotation. 2. If the blower motor does not operate well, substitute with a known-good blower motor and check for proper operation.