Repair Procedure

How to use this manual .

Without AWD 

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

With AWD 

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

1. A.-

   Preconditions 

   • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnected
   • Vehicle Lifted

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Front Wheel - Refer to: Front Brake Area(2.0L Engine)
   • Engine Undercover
   • Exhaust Pipe A

   Disconnect: 

   • Steering Joint
     NOTE:

     Do not turn the steering wheel while disconnecting the steering joint.

     NOTE:  If the center guide is in place, discard it.

   • Front Suspension Area
     1. -

        Front Stabilizer Link (Front Stabilizer Bar Side)

     2. -

        Damper Fork (Lower Arm Side)

     3. -

        Lower Arm Ball Joint

   Sub-Procedure 

   Removal 

   1. Refer to the figure 1.

   NOTE:

   Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots when installing the ball joint remover . (Figure 1)

   Figure 1 

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   2. Refer to the figure 2.

   Figure 2 

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   3. Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe by looping the belt (a) over the front of the front subframe, then secure the belt with its stop (b), and tighten the wing nut (c). (Figure 3)

   Figure 3 

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   4. Raise a transmission jack and line up the slots in the subframe adapter arms with the bolt holes on the transmission jack base, then securely attach them with four bolts. (Figure 3)

   Tool Details (Figure 3) 

   Name
   d	Transmission Jack (Commercially Available)

   Installation 

   1. Do the following procedure while using the subframe alignment pin.

   Installation Directions (Figure 4) 

   Position	Direction
   e	Front

   Tightening Procedure (Figure 4) 

   Step	Operation	Object	Specification
   1	Temporarily Tighten	All Bolts	-
   2	Align	Subframe	-
   3	Tighten	All Bolts	-> ->

   Figure 4 

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   2. Refer to the figure 5.

   Figure 5 

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   3. Refer to the figure 6.

   Figure 6 

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   After Installation 

   • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Reconnect
   • Wheel Alignment Check
   • VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization - Refer to: VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization
2. B.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Engine Undercover

   Sub-Procedure 

   Figure 1 

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   Removal 

   1. Lift and support the engine/transmission with a floor jack (a) and a wood block (b). (Figure 1)

   Tool Details (Figure 1) 

   Name
   a	Floor Jack (Commercially Available)

   Figure 2 

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   Installation 

   Installation Directions (Figure 2) 

   Position	Direction
   c	Up

   • Do the mount tightening procedure - Refer to: Engine Mount Tightening Procedure(2.0L Engine) before tightening all of the mount bolts.
3. C.-

   Sub-Procedure 

   Figure 1 

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   Installation 

   1. Align the cutout portion (a) with the lug portion (b). (Figure 1)

   Installation Directions (Figure 1) 

   Position	Direction
   c	Front

   2. Turn the lip (d) of the pinion shaft grommet. (Figure 1)

   Figure 2 

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   3. Pick up the tabs (e) of the pinion shaft grommet, and turn up the lip of the pinion shaft grommet securely in place. (Figure 2)

4. D.-

   Preconditions 

   • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnected

   Key Information 

   NOTE:  For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation - Refer to: Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation(2.0L Engine) or Steering Linkage and Gearbox Inspection and the sub procedure below.

   Sub-Procedure 

   Figure 1 

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   Removal 

   NOTE:

   Using clean solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off the end of the steering gearbox, blow dry with compressed air.

   • Refer to the figure 1.

   Figure 2 

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   Installation 

   • Refer to the figure 2.

   Figure 3 

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   Installation Directions (Figure 3) 

   Position	Direction
   a	Front

   Tightening Procedure (Figure 3) 

   Step	Operation	Object	Specification
   1	Temporarily Tighten	All Bolts	-
   2	Tighten	All Bolts	-> -> -> -> ->

   After Installation 

   • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Reconnect
   • Check these items:
   • • With the front wheels straight ahead, make sure the steering wheel is centered and the turning revolutions from center to full lock (left and right) is equal. If not, check the installation of the steering wheel and the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft splines.
     • With the tires raised off the ground, check for noise and abnormality by turning the steering wheel fully to the right and left several times.
     • Check the power steering assist .
     • Check that the EPS indicator does not come on.
   • Wheel Alignment Check
   • VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization - Refer to: VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization
5. E.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Installation 

   Installation Directions 

   Position	Direction
   a	Front

   Tightening Procedure 

   Step	Operation	Object	Specification
   1	Temporarily Tighten		-
   2	Tighten	All Bolts	->
   3	Recheck specified torque	All Bolts	-