Steering Gearbox Removal
Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover, 28 mm( 07MAC-SL00200)
Remove the spindle nut. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the driveshaft outboard joint from the knuckle by tapping the driveshaft end with a plastic hammer.
10. | Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint, and remove 12 mm castle nut (B).
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Separate the lower arm ball joint and knuckle using the special tool.
NOTE: Set the special tool over the lower arm ball joint while pulled the outboard joint.
12. | Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod ball joint, and remove 10 mm nut (B).
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Separate the tie-rod ball joint and knuckle using the special tool.
14. | Remove the self-locking nut (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), and disconnect the stabilizer link (D) from the stabilizer bar (E).
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15. | Disconnect the motor 2P connector (A), EPS wire harness 6P connector (B) and steering gearbox 1P connector (C). After disconnected the connectors, attach a piece of tape over the 6P, 2P and 1P connectors to protect them from dust, dirt, and foreign materials.
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16. | Release the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) cord clip (A) from the gearbox housing.
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17. | Remove the support bolt (A) of the transmission rear mount bracket (B) on the front suspension subframe.
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18. | Place the transmission jack at the underside of the center of the front suspension subframe and support it.
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19. | Remove the front suspension subframe mounting bolts (A), and discard them.
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20. | Lower the front suspension subframe (B) and steering gearbox as an assembly by lowering jack slowly.
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21. | Remove the steering gearbox (A) from the front suspension subframe.
NOTE: For equipped models, remove the steering gearbox mounting bracket (B) and the stiffener (C) after removing the steering gearbox if necessary.
LHD:
RHD:
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22. | Remove the pinion shaft grommet (D) from the top of the torque sensor.
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