Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Remove the front wheel & tire.
2. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (B) with the pinion of the steering gear box.





CAUTION:
Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.

3. Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly by loosening the nut.




4. Remove the split pin and castle nut and then disconnect the tie rod end (A) with the knuckle by using a SST (09568-34000).




5. Disconnect the front lower arm with the knuckle by loosening the mounting bolts (A).




6. Remove the muffler rubber hanger (A).




7. Loosen the wiring harness protector bolts (A).




8. Remove the front and rear roll stopper bolt and nut (A, B).








9. Remove the sub frame (E) and sub frame stay by loosening the mounting bolts (A, C) and nuts (B, D).












10. Remove the rear roll stopper (A) from the sub frame by loosening mounting bolts.




11. Remove the steering gear box (A) from the sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts.






Installation

1. Install the steering gear box (A) to the sub frame by tightening the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :
60 - 80N.m (6.0 - 8.0kgf.m, 43 - 58lb-ft)





2. Install the rear roll stopper (A) to the sub frame by tightening the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :
50 - 65N.m (5.0 - 6.5kgf.m, 36 - 47lb-ft)





3. Install the sub frame (E) and sub frame stay by tightening the mounting bolts (A, C) and nuts (B, D).

Tightening torque
Sub frame mounting bolts (C) and nuts (D):
160 - 180N.m (16.0 - 18.0kgf.m, 116 - 130lb-ft)
Sub frame stay mounting bolt (A) and nut (B):
45 - 55N.m (4.5 - 5.5kgf.m, 33 - 40lb-ft)













4. Tighten the front and rear roll stopper bolt and nut (A, B).

Tightening torque :
50 - 65N.m (5.0 - 6.5kgf.m, 36 - 47lb-ft)









5. Install the wiring harness protector to the sub-frame by tightening the bolts (A).




6. Install the muffler rubber hanger (A).




7. Connect the lower arm with the knuckle by tightening the bolts (A).

Tightening torque :
100 - 120N.m (10.0 - 12.0kgf.m, 72 - 87lb-ft)





8. Connect the tie rod end with the knuckle and then install the castle nut and split pin.

Tightening torque :
24 - 34N.m (2.4 - 3.4kgf.m, 17 - 25lb-ft)


9. Connect the stabilizer link (A) with the front strut assembly and than tighten the nut.

Tightening torque :
100 - 120N.m (10.0 - 12.0kgf.m, 72 - 87lb-ft)





10. Connect the universal joint assembly (B) with the pinion of the steering gear box and then tighten the bolt (A).

Tightening torque :
30 - 35N.m (3.0 - 3.5kgf.m, 22 - 25lb-ft)





11. Install the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :
90 - 110N.m (9.0 - 11.0kgf.m, 65 - 80lb-ft)


12. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment.
13. Perform the ASP (Absolute Steering Position) calibration procedure.

CAUTION:
If the ASP calibration procedure is not performed, EPS warning lamp will be turned on or flicker and vehicle may pull to the left or the right.