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.

*2: 22-24

*3: 25

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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:
- Air Cleaner Area Parts - Refer to: Air Cleaner Area (3.0L Engine) or Air Cleaner Area (3.5L Engine)
- - -
    Air Cleaner Housing
  - -
    Air Flow Tube

B.-

Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Engine Undercover

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.

C.-

Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Engine Undercover
Radiator Fan Shroud - Refer to: Radiator Area (3.5L Engine) or Radiator Area (3.0L Engine)

Sub-Procedure

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Removal

1. 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.

D.-

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

1. 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.

E.-
Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Engine Undercover

F.-

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 (With AWD)
Park Lock Released - Refer to: A/T Road Test or How to Release Park Lock (With AWD)

Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Splash Shield
Air Cleaner Area Parts - Refer to: Air Cleaner Area (3.0L Engine) or Air Cleaner Area (3.5L Engine)
- -
  Air Intake Tube
- -
  Air Cleaner Housing
- -
  Air Flow Tube
Under-Floor Three Way Catalytic Converter (Under-Floor TWC) (Without AWD)
Damper Fork (Both Sides)
Transfer Assembly (With AWD)

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 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 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 (With AWD)
Shift the transmission to P position/mode - Refer to: A/T Road Test or How to Release Park Lock (With AWD)
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

G.-

Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Right Front Wheel - Refer to: Front Brake Area (3.5L Engine) or Front Brake Area (3.0L Engine)

Sub-Procedure

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Installation

Tightening Procedure

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

H.-
Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Engine Undercover

I.-

Sub-Procedure

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Installation

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

Installation Directions

Position	Direction
c	Front

J.-

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

Refer to figure 3 and 4.

Figure 5

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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

K.-

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 (3.0L Engine) or Front Stabilizer Bar Removal and Installation (3.5L 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	-