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Front Suspension System And Wheel Alignment: Crossmember: Removal

CAUTION:
  • The power steering control module continues to operate after the engine stops and calculates the temperature in the control module. Therefore, before starting service of the power steering system which requires disconnection of the connector, stop the engine and allow approx. 30 minutes until the control module becomes cold.
  • Be careful not to let any foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) enter into the power steering control module connector when removing or installing. If a foreign matter enters, completely remove it.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the striker assembly front hood. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>DISASSEMBLY .
  3. Fully open the hood COMPL front. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>FRONT HOOD GAS STAY .
  4. Remove the V-belt covers.
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  5. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL .
  6. Disconnect the power steering harness connector and remove the harness clamp.
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  7. Remove the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the under guard front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
  10. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the crossmember.
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  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Remove the pitching stopper. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>PITCHING STOPPER .
  13. Using the ST1, install the ST2 to the engine unit.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: BOLT (18363AA050)

    ST2: HANGER (18360AA040)

    Tightening torque: 

    43 N.m (4.4 kgf-m, 31.7 ft-lb)

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  14. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    1. While lifting up the vehicle, also raise up the lifting device simultaneously.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the vehicle with a lifting device or wire ropes.
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      (A) To engine rear hanger
      (B) To special tool
    2. Raise up the lifting device, and lift the engine body by approx. 10 mm (0.39 in).
    3. Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
      CAUTION:
      • Be sure to perform this procedure to ensure safety in operation.
      • Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack do not touch the oil pan.
  15. Remove the crossmember support rear and the crossmember support front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>REMOVAL .
  16. Remove the stabilizer front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>REMOVAL>STABILIZER .
  17. Disconnect the tie-rod end. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>TIE-ROD END>REMOVAL .
  18. Remove the arm assembly front. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>FRONT ARM>REMOVAL .
  19. Remove the universal joint assembly steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL .
  20. Remove the steering gearbox assembly. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEARBOX>REMOVAL .
  21. Remove the crossmember COMPL front.
    NOTE: Since the crossmember is heavy, make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
    1. Support the crossmember COMPL front from the bottom side using a transmission jack.
    2. Remove the bolts which secure the crossmember COMPL front to the body.
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    3. Lower the transmission jack slowly, and lower the crossmember COMPL front.
      CAUTION: When lowering the transmission jack, make sure that the crossmember COMPL front and the drive shaft boot do not interfere. The drive shaft boot may be damaged.
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