Electromechanical Power Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the front wheels .

-- Remove the nut -1- from the tie rod end joint pin -2- until it is flush with the joint pin threads. Counterhold when loosening.

Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod End Joint Pin

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NOTE:

To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.

-- Remove the tie rod end from the wheel bearing housing using the Puller - Ball Joint T40010A. Remove the nut.

Fig 2: Removing Tie Rod Ball Joint

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NOTE:

Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using greatest force, adjust if necessary.

-- Remove the noise insulation, refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and the stabilizer bar.

Fig 3: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Components

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-- Remove the crossbrace, refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

If the subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly, do not rest the vehicle on its wheels.
The vehicle must not be supported on the subframe or the subframe crossbrace (for example using a floor jack).

-- Remove the bolt -arrow-.

Fig 4: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt

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-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft -1- from the steering gear -2-.

-- Release the safety mechanism and push the retainer downward to remove the connector -1- for the vehicle signals (CAN bus and terminal 15) from the Power Steering Control Module -J500-.

Fig 5: Identifying Connector

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-- Release the safety mechanism -arrow-, push the retainer downward and disconnect the connector -2- for the voltage (terminal 30) from the Power Steering Control Module -J500-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

Fig 6: Identifying Steering Gear

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-- Push the steering gear slightly to the side -arrow A- and remove it downward -arrow B-.