Removal Procedure
- Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Place match marks on the steering linkage inner tie rod nut and the steering linkage inner tie rod.
Front Cradle (2) - Remove - Front Cradle Removal and Installation
Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (1) @ Front Cradle - Remove [3x]
- Engine Wiring Harness Ground Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Engine Wiring Harness Bolt (3) - Remove
Generator Control Module Coolant Pump Bracket Bolt- Left Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Generator Control Module Coolant Pump Bracket Bolt- Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Battery Positive Cable Channel Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
- Remove the battery positive and negative cable (2) from the wiring harness bracket.
Attach the 2 engine hoist hooks (1) to the 2 transmission brackets (2), and support the front electric drive transmission assembly.
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Left side shown, right side similar.
CAUTION:DO NOT use air tools to remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Damage to the wheel drive shaft threads could occur. Use hand tools only.
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Nut- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
Install the DT-45859 Axle Remover (2) to the left side front wheel hub and secure with 4 wheel nuts (1) hand tightened.
- Using the DT-45859 Axle Remover (2), release the left side front wheel drive half shaft from the front wheel hub.
- Remove the 4 wheel nuts (1) and the DT-45859 Axle Remover (2) from the left side front wheel hub.
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Left side shown, right side similar.
Install the DT-45859 Axle Remover (2) to the right side front wheel hub and secure with 4 wheel nuts (1) hand tightened.
- Using the DT-45859 Axle Remover (2), release the right side front wheel drive half shaft from the front wheel hub.
- Remove the 4 wheel nuts (1) and the DT-45859 Axle Remover (2) from the right side front wheel hub.
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Left side shown, right side similar.
Using a suitable flat bladed tool (1), release the left and right side front wheel drive half shafts from the front electric drive transmission module.
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Left side shown, right side similar.
Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
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Left side shown, right side similar.
Output Shaft Retaining Ring- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
- Output Shaft Seal- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
Drive Motor Rear Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [6x]
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Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Drive Motor Mount Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
- Drive Motor Mount Bolt (2) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
Separate the front cradle (1) from the front electric drive transmission assembly.
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect [4x]
- Retainer (2) - Disengage [2x]
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Left side shown, right side similar.
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Loosen [2x]
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Left side shown, right side similar.
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Loosen
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Left side shown, right side similar.
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]
Steering Gear Bolt- Upper (1) - Remove [2x]
- Steering Gear Nut (4) - Remove [2x]
- Steering Gear Bolt - Lower (2) - Remove [2x]
- Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear (3) - Remove
Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (1) - Remove
- Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) - Remove
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Left side shown, right side similar.
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]
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Left side shown, right side similar.
Steering Gear Boot Clamp- Outer- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
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Left side shown, right side similar.
Steering Gear Boot Clamp- Inner- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
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Left side shown, right side similar.
Steering Gear Boot- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
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Left side shown, right side similar.
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).
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Left side shown, right side similar.
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
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 Seal (1) @ Power Steering Assist Motor - Remove and DISCARD
- Power Steering Assist Motor (2) - Remove