Repair 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.

A.-
Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Engine Undercover
B.-
Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Front Subframe Stiffener

C.-

Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Air Intake Duct - Refer to: Air Cleaner Area(3.0L Engine)
Front Subframe Stiffener
A/C Condenser Fan Shroud - Refer to: Radiator Area(3.0L Engine)

Disconnect:

Hood Opener Remote Cable (Hood Latch Side)

Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Removal

1. Lift and support the engine/transmission with a floor jack (a) 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 the figure 2.

Removing Procedure (Figure 2)

Step	Direction
	c	Front
	d	Up

Step	Direction
	e	Up

Installation

NOTE:

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

D.-

Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Windshield Wiper Area Parts
1. -
  Front Strut Brace Assembly
2. -
  HVAC Intake Duct Blocker
3. -
  HVAC Intake Duct
Engine Heat Baffle - Refer to: Catalytic Converter/Turbocharger Area(3.0L Engine)

Move:

Expansion Tank - Refer to: Radiator Area(3.0L Engine)

Sub-Procedure

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Removal

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

Tool Details

Name
a	Floor Jack (Commercially Available)

Installation

NOTE:

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

E.-

Figure 1

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Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Left Front Wheel - Refer to: Front Brake Area(3.0L Engine)
Undercover Area Parts
1. -
  Engine Undercover
2. -
  Left Front Inner Fender (As Needed) (Figure 1)

Sub-Procedure

Figure 2

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Removal

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

Tool Details (Figure 2)

Name
a	Floor Jack (Commercially Available)

Installation

NOTE:

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

F.-

Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Engine Undercover
Exhaust Pipe A - Refer to: Catalytic Converter/Turbocharger Area(3.0L Engine)

Sub-Procedure

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Installation

Tightening Procedure

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

G.-

Preconditions

12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnected
Engine Support Hanger Installed - Refer to: Engine Support Hanger Installation(3.0L Engine)
Vehicle Lifted

Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Front Strut Brace Assembly
Air Cleaner Area Parts - Refer to: Air Cleaner Area(3.0L Engine)
1. -
  Air Intake Duct
2. -
  Air Cleaner Housing
3. -
  Air Flow Tube
A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly - Refer to: Radiator Area(3.0L Engine)
Catalytic Converter/Turbocharger Area Parts - Refer to: Catalytic Converter/Turbocharger Area(3.0L Engine)
1. -
  Turbocharger Joint
2. -
  Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)
Damper Fork (Both Sides)

Move:

Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box - Refer to: Air Cleaner Area(3.0L Engine)

Disconnect:

Steering Joint
NOTE:
Do not turn steering wheel while disconnecting steering joint.

NOTE: If the center guide is in place, discard it.
Hood Opener Remote Cable (Hood Latch Side)
Front Suspension Area Parts
1. -
  Stabilizer Link Ball Joint (Both Sides)
2. -
  Lower Arm Ball Joint (Both Sides)

Sub-Procedure

Removal

1. Refer to the figure 1.

NOTE:

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 the 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 (d) 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. Do the following procedure while using the subframe alignment pin.

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 the figure 5.

Figure 5

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3. Refer to the figure 6.

Figure 6

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After Installation

Do the mount tightening procedure - Refer to: Engine Mount Tightening Procedure(3.0L Engine) before tightening all of the mount bolts.
12 Volt Battery Terminal Reconnect
Wheel Alignment Check
VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization - Refer to: VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization

H.-

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)

Position	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)

I.-

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 Gearbox Removal and Installation(3.0L Engine) and the sub procedure below.

Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Removal

NOTE:

Using clean solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off the end of the steering gearbox, blow dry with compressed air.

Refer to the figure 1.

Figure 2

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Installation

Refer to the figure 2.

Figure 3

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Installation Directions (Figure 3)

Position	Direction
a	Front

Tightening Procedure (Figure 3)

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

After Installation

12 Volt Battery Terminal Reconnect
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 Sensor Neutral Position Memorization

J.-

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	-