| Removal |
| 1. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
| 2. | Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
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| 3. | Remove stabilizer bar link from the front strut after loosening the mounting nut.
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| 4. | Remove the tie rod end ball joint by using the special service tool.
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| 5. | Separate the lower arm ball joint by using the SST (09568-1S100) after loosening the lower arm mounting nut (A).
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| 6. | Separate the universal joint from the steering gear box after loosening the universal joint mounting bolt (A).
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| 7. | Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover") |
| 8. | Remove the heat protector (A).
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| 9. | Remove the muffler rubber hanger (A).
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| 10. | Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after loosening the mounting bolts (A, B).
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| 11. | Remove the fastener (A). [LH]
[RH]
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| 12. | Remove the sub frame after loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.
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| 13. | Remove the heat protector (A).
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| 14. | Remove the steering gear box (A) from the sub frame after loosening the mounting bolts.
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| Replacement |
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| 1. | Remove the tie rod end after loosening the nut.
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| 2. | Replace with new parts. |
| 3. | Check the front alignment. (Refer to Tires / Wheels - "Alignment") |
| Installation |
| 1. | To install, reverse the removal procedures. |
| 2. | Check the alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment") |
Repair procedures Replacement1.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.
Repair procedures Removal • For DTC C125901 / C125929 / C125938 / C129002, refer to "CN7 MDPS DTC Diagnostic Guide".
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Components and components location Components and Components Location Repair procedures Removal • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.