Repair Procedures: Replacement

Remove the bolt and then detach the universal joint assembly (A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening Torque:

32.4 ~ 37.3 N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Locating Universal Joint Assembly With Bolt
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NOTE: Do not reuse the bolt.
Remove the roll rod mounting bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:

107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Locating Roll Rod Mounting Bolt
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Detach the rubber hanger (A) from the front muffler.

Fig 3: Locating Rubber Hanger
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Support the subframe with a jack (A).

Fig 4: Supporting Subframe With Jack
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Remove the subframe mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening Torque:

Bolts (A) & Nuts (B):

44.1 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

Bolts (C) & Nuts (D):

156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Locating Subframe Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Carefully lower the subframe enough 203 ~ 305 mm (8 ~ 12 in) to allow for removal of the steering gear box heat protector and partial detachment of the front stabilizer bar.
Remove the bolts (A) and remove the steering gear box heat protector (B).
Tightening Torque:

6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

Fig 6: Locating Steering Gear Box Heat Protector And Bolts
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Remove the mounting bolts (A) and nuts (B) and detach the stabilizer bar (C).
Tightening Torque:

44.1 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Locating Stabilizer Bar, Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Using the SST (0K565-A7100), remove the yoke plug (A).

Fig 8: Removing Yoke Plug Using SST (0K565-A7100)
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Remove the yoke spring (A).

Fig 9: Locating Yoke Spring
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Clean the threads of the yoke housing with a clean cloth. Use compressed air to ensure clean and dry threads and yoke housing.

Fig 10: Cleaning Threads Of Yoke Housing
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Remove the support yoke (A).

Fig 11: Locating Support Yoke
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Apply grease to the bottom of the new support yoke (A).
Specified Grease : ALVANIA 0854

Grease Quantity : 1 ~ 3 g

Fig 12: Applying Grease To Bottom Of Support Yoke
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Install the new support yoke (A) into the yoke housing.

Fig 13: Locating Support Yoke
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NOTE: Be careful not to enter into the yoke housing the foreign matter.
Install the yoke spring (A).

Fig 14: Locating Yoke Spring
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Using the SST (0K565-A7100), install the yoke plug (A).
Tightening Torque:

49.0 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36.2 lb.ft)

Fig 15: Installing Yoke Plug Using SST (0K565-A7100)
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With a marker, mark a line on the housing in line with groove (A) of the plug.

Fig 16: Locating Groove Of Plug
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Loosen the plug to align the mark on the housing with groove (A) of the plug.

Fig 17: Loosening Plug
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Install in the reverse order of removal.