STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

• Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1. Remove the under cover.

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

4. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)


1	Bolt (intermediate shaft)
2	Cotter pin
3	Locknut (tie-rod end)
4	Tie-rod end (See Tie-rod End Removal Note.)
5	Stabilizer control link (upper part only)
6	Lower arm ball joint
7	Oil pipe, hose (gear side only)
8	Bolt (Z6 only)
9	Bolt
10	P/S angle sensor connector (LF only) (See P/S Angle Sensor Connector Removal Note.)
11	Front crossmember component, steering gear and linkage component (See Front Crossmember Component, Steering Gear and Linkage Removal Note.) (See Front Crossmember Component, Steering Gear and Linkage Installation Note.)
12	Dust cover
13	Steering gear and linkage

Tie-rod End Removal Note

1. Remove the tie-rod end locknut.

2. Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST.

P/S Angle Sensor Connector Removal Note

1. Remove the coolant reserver tank. (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Disconnect the P/S angle sensor connector.

Front Crossmember Component, Steering Gear and Linkage Removal Note

1. Remove the front crossmember, front stabilizer, lower arm, and steering gear as a single unit using a transmission jack.

Front Crossmember Component, Steering Gear and Linkage Installation Note

1. Install the front crossmember, front stabilizer, lower arm, and steering gear as a single unit using a transmission jack.