Steering Rack (Dual Motor) (LHD) - Remove and Replace: Remove
- Raise and support the vehicle. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 POST LIFT .
- Remove the wheel cap, if equipped. See CAP - WHEEL (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Loosen the lug nuts.CAUTION: Use only hand tools to remove or install the fasteners. Do not use impact or power tools.CAUTION: Use a 6 point socket. Do not use a 12 point socket or a specialty socket.
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Set the steering wheel straight ahead.
- Using the steering wheel holder, lock the steering wheel into position.CAUTION: Protect the seat from damage.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the cabin intake duct. See DUCT - CABIN INTAKE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See UNDERHOOD STORAGE UNIT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the front wheels. See WHEEL (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
- Loosen the jamb nut to the RH outer tie rod end.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Combination 12pt 21 mm wrench
- Wheel alignment torque wrench kit
- Remove and discard the nut that attaches the RH tie rod end to the RH front suspension knuckle, and then remove the tie rod end from the knuckle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm 12pt combination wrench
- 22 mm 12pt combination wrench
- 3 in extension
- Rotate the RH outer tie rod end counter-clockwise to remove it from the steering gear assembly.NOTE:
Record the number of turns during removal.
- Repeat steps 11 through step 13 for the LH side of the vehicle.
- Lower the vehicle to a comfortable working height.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the steering gear assembly to the electric steering column.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
- Slide the electric steering column upward to remove it from the steering gear assembly.
Tip: Wiggle the steering column or use a deadblow hammer for ease of removal.
- Fully compress the LH tie rod end link into the steering gear.NOTE: Turn the shaft to the left using an open end wrench.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
- Remove the fasteners that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the vehicle, and then remove the bracket from the vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- 2 in extension
- With an assistant supporting the cooling fan module assembly, remove the bolts (x2) that attach the cooling fan module assembly to the front end carrier.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm socket
NOTE: LH sideNOTE: RH side - Use an inflatable air bag to position the fan assembly away from the steering gear for clearance.
- Release the clips (x2) that attach the radiator outlet hose to the RH side of the vehicle.
- Release the clip that attaches the radiator outlet hose to the LH side of the vehicle.
- Release the connector locks, disconnect the steering gear assembly connectors, and then move the 12V steering gear harness aside for clearance.
- Release the connector locks, and then disconnect the logic connectors below the steering gear.
- Release the gray locking tab, and then disconnect the front drive unit front subframe harness electrical connector.
- Remove the outer bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe.NOTE: Earlier production vehicles are equipped with 13mm bolts.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 11 in extension
- Remove the inner bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 18 mm socket
- 6 in extension
- With assistance, slide the steering rack assembly toward the RH side of the vehicle, and then remove the rack upward through the underhood storage unit opening.CAUTION:
Be careful around the AC lines and superbottle.
Tip: Lift the LH inner tie rod up first, and then maneuver the rest of the rack out of the underhood storage unit opening. Tip: Make sure the LH side of the coolant hose is below the LH inner rod to ease removal.