Removal [06/2015 - ]: Procedure
- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- SECURE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
- SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
- SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 1 MOTOR UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 2 MOTOR UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE REAR MOTOR UNDER COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE REAR MOTOR UNDER COVER RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [11/2018 - ]
- SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 [11/2018 - ]
- SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- Remove the cotter pin and nut.
- Install SST to the tie rod end sub-assembly LH.
- SST: 09960-20010
- 09961-02060
NOTE:Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and SST are aligned.
- SST: 09960-20010
- Secure SST using a string.NOTE:
Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle LH to prevent SST from falling off.
- Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.
*a String *b Molybdenum Grease Application Area *c Place wrench here *d Turn *e SST Number *f Center Nut - SST: 09960-20010
- 09961-02010
NOTE:- Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.
- Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle LH to prevent SST from falling off.
- Install SST with the center nut so that (A) and (B) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the ball joint dust cover may be damaged.
- Be sure to place the wrench on the part shown in the illustration.
- Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
- Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
- Do not damage the steering knuckle LH.
- SST: 09960-20010
- SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [11/2018 - ]
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- SUPPORT FCV TRANSAXLE WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22 [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24 [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26 [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
- REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
- SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.