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Removal and Installation

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WARNING: The traction battery and charging system contains high voltage components and wiring. High voltage insulated safety gloves and a face shield must be worn when carrying out any diagnostics on this vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may result in severe personal injury or death.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Depower the high voltage battery. For additional information, refer to HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY .
  4. Remove the engine appearance cover.
  5. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  6. If equipped, remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
  7. Remove the rear engine mount stud nut.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  8. Remove the 3 rear engine mount bracket bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  9. Remove the rear engine mount bracket.
  10. Remove the 2 rear engine mount heat shield nuts and the heat shield.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
    11. NOTE: Disconnect the vacuum hose from the rear engine mount.
    NOTE: When the rear engine mount nuts are removed, the rear engine mount bolts will drop through the rear engine mount bracket. Secure the rear engine mount bolts to the rear engine mount bracket.
  11. Remove the 4 rear engine mount nuts and the rear engine mount.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  12. Disconnect the electrical connectors at the steering gear and the power steering control module.
    13. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  13. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a suitable tool.
    14. NOTE: Position the steering column shaft boot upward.
  14. Remove and discard the coupling-to-steering column pinch bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  15. Remove and discard the coupling-to-steering gear pinch bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  16. Remove and discard the 2 outer tie-rod end cotter pins and the 2 outer tie-rod nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  17. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod end from the knuckle.
    Fig 1: Separating Tie-Rod End From Knuckle Using SST
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  18. Remove and discard the 2 lower stabilizer bar link nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  19. Remove the 4 rear crossbrace bolts and the rear crossbrace.
    • To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
      Fig 2: Locating Cross Brace & Bolts
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  20. Remove the 2 engine support crossmember bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  21. Remove the front insulator bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  22. Remove the 2 engine roll restrictor bracket bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  23. Remove the engine crossmember-to-engine splash shield bolt and position aside.
  24. Remove the nut and the engine support crossmember.
    • Discard the nut.
    • To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
  25. Remove the 2 subframe nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
    26. NOTE: Using a suitable support, support the subframe.
  26. Remove the 2 subframe bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
  27. Remove and discard the 2 ball joint pinch bolts and nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  28. Lower the front subframe while simultaneously disconnecting the front ball joints.
  29. Remove the 2 steering gear bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
    30. NOTE: Remove the steering gear from the left side of the vehicle.
  30. Remove the steering gear.
  31. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  32. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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