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
Retainer (2) - Release
- Drive Motor Control Module Radiator Inlet Hose (1) @ Engine Radiator - Remove
Retainer (1) - Release
- Drive Motor Control Module Radiator Outlet Hose (2) @ Engine Radiator - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connectors and release the wiring harness retainers as necessary.
- Remove the air conditioning condenser, engine cooling fan and engine radiator as an assembly (1) from the front cradle.
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 front electric drive transmission module positive and negative cable (2) from the wiring harness bracket.
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Battery Negative Cable Ground Bolt (1) - Left Side and Right Side - Remove [2x]
- Battery Negative Cable Extension Cable (2) - Left Side and Right Side - Reposition [2x]
- WARNING:
The transmission may weigh in excess of 215 kg (475 lbs), either by itself or in combination with additional components, use extreme care when installing, removing, or moving the transmission. Assistance from a hoist and/or an assistant may be required.
- Ensure that lifting equipment can properly support the transmission and any additional components.
- Ensure rigging applies vertical force to the lifting points and never horizontal.
- The use of a load leveler is recommended.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in personal injury and/or component damage.
Assemble the following tools to the front electric drive transmission module (4):
- EN-36857 Engine Lift Bracket (2).
- EN-52059 Engine Support Fixture Adapter Bolts - M10 (1) and tighten to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).
- Overhead Hoist Hooks (3).
- NOTE:
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.
- NOTE:
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.
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Using a suitable flat bladed tool (1), release the left and right side front wheel drive half shafts (2) from the front electric drive transmission module.
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Washer - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
- NOTE:
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]
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Drive Motor Mount Nut (1) - Remove
- Rear Drive Motor Rear Mount Bolt-M12 x 116 (2) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
Disconnect the electrical connectors and release the wiring harness retainers as necessary.
- Disconnect the hose retainers as necessary.
- Separate the front cradle (1) from the front electric drive transmission assembly.
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Loosen [2x]
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Loosen
- NOTE:
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
- NOTE:
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]
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Steering Gear Boot Clamp- Outer - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Steering Gear Boot Clamp- Inner - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Steering Gear Boot - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
- NOTE:
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).
- NOTE:
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
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