Front Steering Gear Crossmember Replacement

Front Steering Gear Crossmember Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the engine shield mounting bolts.
3. Remove the engine shield.




4. Remove the rear lower control arm bracket to frame mounting bolts.




5. Remove the steering gear crossmember mounting bolts.
6. Remove the steering gear crossmember.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the steering gear crossmember.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

2. Install the steering gear crossmember mounting bolts.

Tighten the steering gear crossmember mounting bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).




3. Install the rear lower control arm bracket to frame mounting bolts.

Tighten the rear lower control arm bracket to frame mounting bolts to 230 Nm (170 ft. lbs.).




4. Install the engine shield.
5. Install the engine shield mounting bolts.

Tighten the engine shield mounting bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

6. Lower the vehicle.