Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LF4 Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LF4 GE 47716)
- Drain the engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
- With the wheels of the vehicle in the straight ahead position, LOCK the steering column.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Remove the 4 chassis harness retainers (1) on the left and right side.
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflector Bolt (2)- Left Side and Right Side - Remove [6x]
- Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflector (1)- Left Side and Right Side - Remove
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [6x]
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [4x]
- Front Compartment Air Deflector Retainer- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Lower Stiffener Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (3) - Remove [6x]
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Front Compartment Air Deflector- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Retainer (2) - Remove
- Support the front cradle shear plate using a suitable jack.
Front Cradle Shear Plate Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Front Cradle Shear Plate Nut (2) - Remove [2x]
- Front Crossmember Brace Bolt (3) - Remove [8x]
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Position the left and right side wheelhouse liners (1) away from the front cradle sheer plate (2).
- Remove the front cradle sheer plate (2) from between the front bumper fascia center air deflector and the driveline and front suspension cradle and lower it from the vehicle.
- NOTE:
- Left side shown, right side similar.
- Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Loosen the left and right steering linkage outer tie rod nuts (1).
- CAUTION:
Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.
NOTE:- Left side shown, right side similar.
- Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Using the CH-42188-B Ball Joint Separator (1), separate the left and right steering linkage outer tie rods (2) from the left and right steering knuckles.
- NOTE:
- Left side shown, right side similar.
- Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Remove the left and right steering linkage outer tie rod nuts (1).
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Separate the left and right steering linkage outer tie rods (1) from the left and right steering knuckles.
Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (1) @ Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear - Remove
- Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @ Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear - Separate
Disconnect the electrical connectors (1).
- Remove the tie strap securing the engine wiring harness to the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear.
- Reposition the engine wiring harness away.
Steering Gear Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
- Steering Gear Bolt (2) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
- Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear (3) - Remove
Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
Engine Oil Cooler Core (1) - Remove
- Engine Oil Cooler Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD [4x]