Removal & Installation (Probe)
- Support engine with Three Bar Engine Support (D88L-6000-A). Raise vehicle and remove front tires. Disconnect both outer tie rod ends from knuckle. Remove front splash shields.
- Remove transverse member. Remove transaxle cradle. On 2.5L, disconnect oxygen sensor connectors. Disconnect catalytic converter pipes from exhaust manifolds. Disconnect and plug power steering lines.
- Remove rear engine mount-to-transaxle bolts. Remove rear motor mount. Remove steering gear mounting brackets. Remove intermediate shaft-to-pinion bolt. On manual transaxle, disconnect extension bar from transaxle and move aside.
- On all models, position transmission jack under front crossmember. Remove crossmember bolts. Remove stabilizer bar-to-stabilizer control link nuts. Lower front crossmember. Remove steering gear from driver side of vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure.