Removal Procedure
- Remove the front cradle assembly. Front Cradle Removal and Installation (FE2) , or Front Cradle Removal and Installation (F47)
Steering Gear Bolt - Upper (1) - Remove [2x]
- Steering Gear Nut (4) - Remove [2x]
- Steering Gear Bolt - Lower (2) - Remove [2x]
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Drive Motor Mount Bolt - M12 x 116 (3) - Remove and DISCARD
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Rear Drive Motor Mount Bolt-M12 x 60 (1) - Remove and DISCARD [4x]
- Drive Motor Mount (2) - Remove
Front Electric Drive Transmission Module Hose Retainer (1) - Release
- Front Electric Drive Transmission Module Hose (2) @ Generator Control Module Coolant Pump - Remove
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
High Voltage Battery Coolant Pump Inlet Hose (2) - Remove
Engine Wiring Harness Ground Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Engine Wiring Harness Bolt (3) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connectors and release the wiring harness retainers as necessary.
- Engine Wiring Harness (1) - Reposition
Battery Cable Clip Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove [4x]
- Battery Positive and Negative Cable (3) - Reposition
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Rear Electric Drive Transmission Module Extension Coolant Hose Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
- Rear Electric Drive Transmission Module Extension Coolant Hose Bracket (2) - Reposition
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Loosen
- CAUTION:
Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.
Using J-42188-B Ball Joint Separator (1), remove the steering linkage outer tie rods from the left and right side steering knuckles.
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
With aid of an assistant remove the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear (3).
Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (1) - Remove
- Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) - Remove
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
- Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut - Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
Steering Gear Boot Clamp - Outer - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Steering Gear Boot Clamp - Inner - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
Steering Gear Boot - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
- CAUTION:
Holding the steering gear rack bar with anything other than a non-serrated adjustable wrench will cause damage to the steering gear.
Cover the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear bar (2) with a clean shop towel.
- Hold the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear bar (2) with a non-serrated adjustable wrench.
- Using a universal inner tie rod wrench, loosen the left and right side steering linkage inner tie rods (1).
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Steering Gear Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [6x]
- Save 2 steering gear bolts for the installation of the power steering assist motor.
- Steering Gear Housing Cover (2) - Remove
- Power Steering Assist Motor Seal (3) @ Steering Gear Housing Cover - Remove and DISCARD
Loosen the steering gear idler pulley. (1)
Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Belt (1) - Remove and DISCARD
Disconnect the electrical connectors. (1)
Steering Gear Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [4x]
Power Steering Assist Motor (2) - Remove
- Power Steering Assist Motor Seal (1) @ Power Steering Assist Motor - Remove and DISCARD