Removal Procedure
Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .
Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer (3).
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) .
- Remove the HO2S clip (5) from the secondary air injection (AIR) valve hose bracket.
- The steering column
- The intermediate shaft(s)
- The steering gear
- Lock the steering column by installing the J 42640 into the underside of the steering column.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the rear exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Rear Pipe Replacement .
- Remove the AIR check valve. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Check Valve Replacement .
- Disconnect the engine harness clip (2) from the steering gear heat shield.
- Disconnect the engine harness clip (3) from the steering gear heat shield.
- Remove the steering gear heat shield bolts.
- Remove the steering gear heat shield.
- Disconnect the electronic suspension position sensor link ball studs (1) from the lower control arms.
- Unsnap and remove the intermediate shaft seal.
- Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
- Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
- Support the rear of the frame with a tall screw type jack.
- Remove the 4 rearward engine frame-to-body bolts (1).
- Lower the screw type jack approximately 4 cm (1.5 in) allowing the rear of the engine frame to lower.
- Remove the HO2S.
- Remove the exhaust manifold nuts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold (2).
- Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket (1).
With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.
Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion steering gear stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear or to the intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control, which could result in an accident and possible personal injury.