Front CROSSMEMBER Removal/Installation: Notes
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 wiring harness connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
- Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
- Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
PART DESCRIPTION
| 1 | Tie-rod end ball joint (See TIE-ROD END BALL JOINT REMOVAL NOTE .) |
| 2 | Front stabilizer control link (upper side) |
| 3 | Front lower arm ball joint (See FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT INSTALLATION NOTE .) |
| 4 | Power steering pipe component |
| 5 | Front crossmember component (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE .) (See NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER AND FRONT CROSSMEMBER COMPONENT INSTALLATION NOTE .) |
| 6 | Front stabilizer (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) |
| 7 | Steering gear and linkage (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) |
| 8 | Front lower arm (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) |
| 9 | No. 1 engine mount rubber (See NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER INSTALLATION NOTE .) |
| 10 | Front crossmember |