Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL

1. Remove the both front wheels.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
110 - 140 (11.0 - 14.0, 80 - 101)





2. Drain the power steering fluid by disconnecting the return hose (A).




3. Disconnect the pressure tube (A) from the power steering pump by loosening the eye bolt.

Tightening toque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
55 - 65 (5.5 - 6.5, 40 - 47)


[2.4L]





[2.7L]




4. Loosen the pressure tube bracket bolt (A).








5. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link (A) from the front strut assembly.

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





6. Loosen the split pin and castle nut, and then disconnect the tie rod end from the knuckle by using a SST (09568-4A000).

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





7. Remove the lower arm ball joint bolts (A).

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





8. Repeat on the other side.
9. Remove the bolt (A) connecting steering gear pinion shaft to universal joint.

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





10. Remove the front and rear roll stopper bolts and nuts (A, B).

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









11. Remove the sub-frame by loosening the bolts and nuts (A).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
160 - 180 (16.0 - 18.0, 116 - 130)





12. Remove the heat protector (A).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
7 - 11 (0.7 - 1.1, 5 - 8)





13. Disconnect the pressure tube (A) and return (B) from the valve body housing.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
12 - 18 (1.2 - 1.8, 9 - 13)





14. Remove the tube bracket bolt (A).




15. Remove the rear roll stopper (A) from the sub-frame.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
50 - 65 (5.0 - 6.5, 40 - 47)





16. Remove the power steering gear box from the sub-frame by loosening the mounting bolts.

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






INSTALLATION

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
Be sure to connect between a tube and a hose as shown in the illustration.




2. Add the power steering oil.
3. After installation, bleed the power steering system.
4. Adjust the wheel alignment.