Repair Procedure: Procedure

Fig 1: Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area Replacement Components With Torque Specifications (1 Of 2)

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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.
*2: 2WD (The power steering heat baffle plate can be removed without removing the front subframe)

Fig 2: Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area Replacement Components With Torque Specifications (2 Of 2)

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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.
*2: AWD

A.
■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Engine Undercover

■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Engine Undercover

■ Sub-Procedure

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• Installation

Tightening Procedure

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

■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Engine Undercover

■ Sub-Procedure

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• Installation

Installation Directions

Mark	Direction
a	Upper Side

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Do the mount tightening procedure before tightening all of the mount bolts.

■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

2WD

Remove:

■ Sub-Procedure

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• Installation

Tightening Procedure

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

■ Preconditions

12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnected

■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Front Wheel (Both sides)
Engine Undercover
Rubber Mount
Bolt (Front Lower Arm Assembly Rear Outer Side) (Both sides)

Disconnect:

Steering Joint

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Do not turn the steering wheel while disconnecting the steering joint.

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

Front Suspension Area Parts
- Front Stabilizer Link (Both sides)
- Front Lower Arm Ball Joint (Both sides)

■ Sub-Procedure

• Removal

1. Refer to figure 1.

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Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots 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 (a). (Figure 3)

Tool Details (Figure 3)

Name
b	Transmission Jack (Commercially Available)

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)

• Installation

1. Refer to figure 4.

Installation Directions (Figure 4)

Position	Direction
d	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
Wheel Alignment Check
VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization - Refer to: VSA Modulator-Control Unit Update or VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization

F.
■ Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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• Installation

1. Align the cutout portion (a) with the lug portion (b). (Figure 1)

Installation Directions (Figure 1)

Mark Direction

c Front

2. Turn the lip (d) of the pinion shaft grommet. (Figure 1)

Figure 2

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3. Pick up the tabs (e) of the pinion shaft grommet, and turn up the lip of the pinion shaft grommet securely in place. (Figure 2)

Mark	Direction
c	Front

■ Preconditions

12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnected

■ Key Information

NOTE: For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation - Refer to: Steering Linkage and Gearbox Inspection or Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation 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	All Bolts	-
2	Tighten	All Bolts	-> -> -> ->

■ After Installation

12 Volt Battery Terminal Reconnect
ECU key write (Only when replacing 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
VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization - Refer to: VSA Modulator-Control Unit Update or VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization

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Before the removal and installation procedure, refer to Tightening Procedure of Bushing .

■ Key Information

NOTE: For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Front Stabilizer Bar Removal and Installation 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	->