Repair Procedure

How to use this service information .

NOTICE: 

When working with a vehicle equipped with the electronic air suspension, be sure to set it to the leveling off mode to prevent unexpected operation. Refer to the Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions - Refer to: Electronic Air Suspension System Connector Fitting Precautions or Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions for the procedure.

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

*1: Part(s) are shown for one side only as the procedure is the same for both sides.

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

*1: Part(s) are shown for one side only as the procedure is the same for both sides.

1. A.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Splash Shield
2. B.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Engine Undercover
   • Turbocharger Joint
   • A/C Condenser Fan Shroud - Refer to: Radiator Area(3.5L Engine) or Radiator Area(3.0L Engine)

   Sub-Procedure 

   Figure 1 

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   Removal 

   1. Lift and support the engine/transmission with a floor jack and a wood block (b). (Figure 1)

   Tool Details (Figure 1) 

   Name
   a	Floor Jack(Commercially Available)

   Figure 2 

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   2. Refer to figure 2.

   Installation 

   NOTICE: 

   Do the mount tightening procedure - Refer to: Engine Mount Tightening Procedure(3.0L Engine) or Engine Mount Tightening Procedure(3.5L Engine) before tightening all of the mount bolts and nuts.

3. C.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Transfer Assembly

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Removal 

   • Lift and support the engine/transmission with a floor jack and a wood block (b).

   Tool Details 

   Name
   a	Floor Jack(Commercially Available)

   Installation 

   NOTICE: 

   Do the mount tightening procedure - Refer to: Engine Mount Tightening Procedure (3.0L Engine) or Engine Mount Tightening Procedure (3.5L Engine) before tightening all of the mount bolts and nuts.

4. D.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Engine Undercover
5. E.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Undercover Area Parts
   • • -

       Engine Undercover

     • -

       Rear Engine Undercover

6. F.-

   Figure 1 

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   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Left Front Wheel - Refer to: Front Brake Area (3.5L Engine) or Front Brake Area (3.0L Engine)
   • Undercover Area Parts
   • • -

       Engine Undercover

     • -

       Left Front Inner Fender (As Needed) (Figure 1)

   Sub-Procedure 

   Figure 2 

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   Removal 

   • Lift and support the engine/transmission with a floor jack and a wood block (b). (Figure 2)

   Tool Details (Figure 2) 

   Name
   a	Floor Jack(Commercially Available)

   Installation 

   NOTICE: 

   Do the mount tightening procedure - Refer to: Engine Mount Tightening Procedure (3.0L Engine) or Engine Mount Tightening Procedure (3.5L Engine) before tightening all of the mount bolts and nuts.

7. G.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Engine Undercover
8. H.-

   Preconditions 

   • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnected - Refer to: 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection (3.5L Engine) or 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection (3.0L Engine)
   • Engine Support Hanger Installed - Refer to: Engine Support Hanger Installation (3.0L Engine) or Engine Support Hanger Installation (3.5L Engine)
   • Transfer Assembly Fluid Drained
   • Park Lock Released - Refer to: A/T Road Test or How to Release Park Lock

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Dashboard Upper Cover Extension
   • Catalytic Converter/Turbocharger Area Parts
   • • -

       Turbocharger Joint

     • -

       Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)

   • Front Suspension Area Parts
   • • -

       Suspension Stroke Sensor (Both Sides)

     • -

       Damper Fork (Both Sides)

   • Transfer Assembly
   • Sub Radiator Hose Bracket - Refer to: Radiator Area (3.5L Engine) or Radiator Area (3.0L Engine)

   Disconnect: 

   • Steering Joint

     NOTICE: 

     Do not turn steering wheel while disconnecting steering joint.

     NOTE:  If the center guide is in place, discard it.

   • Front Lower Arm Ball Joint (Both Sides)

   Sub-Procedure 

   Removal 

   1. Refer to figure 1.

   NOTICE: 

   Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the ball joint remover . (Figure 1)

   Figure 1 

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   2. Refer to figure 2.

   Figure 2 

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   3. Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe by looping the belt (a) over the front of the front subframe, then secure the belt with its stop (b), and tighten the wing nut (c). (Figure 3)

   Figure 3 

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   4. Raise a transmission jack and line up the slots in the subframe adapter arms with the bolt holes on the transmission jack base, then securely attach them with four bolts. (Figure 3)

   Tool Details (Figure 3) 

   Name
   d	Transmission Jack (Commercially Available)

   Installation 

   1. Refer to figure 4.

   Installation Directions (Figure 4) 

   Position	Direction
   e	Front

   Tightening Procedure (Figure 4) 

   Step	Operation	Object	Specification
   1	Temporarily Tighten	All Bolts	-
   2	Align	Subframe	-
   3	Tighten	All Bolts	-> -> -> -> -> -> ->

   Figure 4 

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   2. Refer to figure 5.

   Figure 5 

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   3. Refer to figure 6.

   Figure 6 

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   After Installation 

   • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Reconnect - Refer to: 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection (3.5L Engine) or 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection (3.0L Engine)
   • Transfer Assembly Fluid Refill
   • Shift the transmission to P position/mode - Refer to: A/T Road Test or How to Release Park Lock
   • Height Sensor Calibration
   • Wheel Alignment Check - Refer to: Wheel Alignment (3.0L Engine) or Wheel Alignment (3.5L Engine)
   • VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization - Refer to: VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization or VSA Modulator-Control Unit Update
9. I.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Installation 

   Tightening Procedure 

   Object	Specification
   All Bolts	->

10. J.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Installation 

    • Align the cutout portion (a) with the lug portion (b).

    Installation Directions 

    Position	Direction
    c	Front

11. K.-

    Preconditions 

    • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnected - Refer to: 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection (3.5L Engine) or 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection (3.0L Engine)

    Key Information 

    NOTE:  For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation - Refer to: Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation (3.0L Engine) or Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation (3.5L Engine) or Steering Linkage and Gearbox Inspection and the sub-procedure below.

    Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    Figure 2 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to figure 1 and 2.

    Figure 3 

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    Figure 4 

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    Installation 

    1. Refer to figure 3 and 4.

    Figure 5 

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    2. Refer to figure 5.

    Installation Directions (Figure 5) 

    Position	Direction
    a	Front

    Tightening Procedure (Figure 5) 

    Step	Operation	Object	Specification
    1	Temporarily Tighten	All Bolts	-
    2	Tighten	All Bolts	-> ->

    After Installation 

    • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Reconnect - Refer to: 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection (3.5L Engine) or 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection (3.0L Engine)
    • EPS Control Unit Update - Refer to: Steering Angle Neutral Position Learning or EPS Control Unit Update (When replacing the steering gearbox)
    • Check these items:
    • • With the front wheels straight ahead, make sure the steering wheel is centered and the turning revolutions from center to full lock (left and right) is equal. If not, check the installation of the steering wheel and the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft splines.
      • With the tires raised off the ground, check for noise and abnormality by turning the steering wheel fully to the right and left several times.
      • Check the power steering assist .
      • Check that the EPS indicator does not come on.
    • Wheel Alignment Check - Refer to: Wheel Alignment (3.0L Engine) or Wheel Alignment (3.5L Engine)
    • VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization - Refer to: VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization or VSA Modulator-Control Unit Update
12. L.-

    Key Information 

    NOTE:  For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Front Stabilizer Bar Removal and Installation - Refer to: Front Stabilizer Bar Removal and Installation (3.5L Engine) or Front Stabilizer Bar Removal and Installation (3.0L Engine) and the sub-procedure below.

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Installation 

    Installation Directions 

    Position	Direction
    a	Front

    Tightening Procedure 

    Step	Operation	Object	Specification
    1	Temporarily Tighten		-
    2	Tighten	All Bolts	->
    3	Recheck Specified Torque	All Bolts	-