Front CROSSMEMBER Removal/Installation: Notes

Special Service Tool (SST)

49 T028 3A0 Ball joint puller set

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CAUTION:

Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.
Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
Do not allow the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link to touch the body, the front shock absorber and coil spring, and the hand tool. Otherwise, the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link could be damaged.

Remove the wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to the steering knuckle and set it aside. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 1: Front Shock Absorber, Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Wiring Harness, Clips And Bolt With Torque Specification
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Remove the following parts:
1. Front under cover No. 2 (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front under cover No. 1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front splash shield (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST. (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT .)

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Disconnect the front lower arm ball joint from the steering knuckle. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the screws shown in the figure and partially peel back the front mudguard.

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Remove the front crossmember extension.

Fig 2: Front Crossmember, Front Crossmember Extension And Bolts With Torque Specification
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Disconnect the front stabilizer control link (front stabilizer side).

Fig 3: Front Stabilizer Control Link Nut With Torque Specification
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Remove the insulator. (2WD) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (VIN M)] .) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T (VIN Y)] .)
Remove the fasteners in the order shown in the figure. (4WD)

Fig 4: Insulator Fasteners Loosening Sequence
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Disconnect the hanger rubber from the front crossmember and set it aside.

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Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the bolt shown in the figure.

Fig 5: No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber, Front Crossmember And Bolts With Torque Specification
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Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See SUSPENSION LINKS INSTALLATION NOTE .)

When replacing the front crossmember, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Front Crossmember Components Location With Torque Specification

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolt (See No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber and Front Crossmember Component Installation Note .)
2	Front crossmember component (See Front Crossmember Component Removal Note .) (See No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber and Front Crossmember Component Installation Note .)
3	Front stabilizer insulator (With Front stabilizer insulator)
4	Front stabilizer (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5	Steering gear and linkage (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6	Front lower arm (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7	No. 1 engine mount rubber (See No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber and Front Crossmember Component Installation Note .)
8	Front crossmember