Removal Procedure
- Front Cradle - Remove - Front Cradle Removal and Installation (FE2) , or Front Cradle Removal and Installation (F47)
Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (2) - Remove
- Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) - Remove
Steering Gear Bolt - Upper (1) - Remove [2x]
- Steering Gear Nut (3) - Remove [2x]
- Steering Gear Bolt - Lower (2) - Remove [2x]
Disconnect the electrical connectors and release the wiring harness retainers as necessary. (1, 2)
Drive Motor Battery Coolant Cooler Bracket Nut (2) - Remove [2x]
- Engine Wiring Harness Bolt (3) - Remove [2x]
- Drive Motor Battery Coolant Cooler (1) - Remove
Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear (3) - Reposition
- Drive Motor Mount Bolt - M12 x 110 (1) - Remove and DISCARD
- Drive Motor Mount Bolt - M12 x 60.90 (2) - Remove and DISCARD [4x]
Drive Motor Mount (1) - Remove
With the aid of an assistant, remove the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear (1).
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] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
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]
Power Steering Assist Housing Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
- 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)
Power Steering Assist Motor 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