Removal And Installation - Fwd: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Set the front wheels and tires to the straight-ahead position.
- Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
- Drain the power steering fluid. Refer to DRAINING AND REFILLING .
- Remove the cotter pins.
- Loosen the outer socket nuts and separate outer sockets from the steering knuckles using suitable tool.CAUTION:
Leave the outer socket nuts half threaded on the outer socket to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the suitable tool from coming off suddenly.
- Remove outer socket nuts and separate the outer sockets from the steering knuckles.
- Remove the rear engine bracket. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
- Remove the front exhaust tube. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
- Remove bolt (A) and separate the steering intermediate shaft (1) from the steering gear (2).CAUTION:
With the steering linkage disconnected, the spiral cable may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number of turns. Secure the steering wheel during removal of the steering gear.
- Remove the steering gear nuts and bolts (A). Position the steering gear forward.
- Remove the stabilizer bar. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Separate the high pressure piping and low pressure piping (lower) with clips from the bracket on the power steering gear. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
- Separate the high pressure piping and low pressure piping (lower) from the steering gear. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
- Remove the steering gear.