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Steering Rack (RWD) - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and fully lower the LH front window.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 POST LIFT .
  3. Set the steering wheel.

    LHD  - Set the steering wheel straight ahead.

    RHD  - Set the steering fully to the left.

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  4. Using the steering wheel holder, lock the steering wheel into position.
    CAUTION: Protect the seat from damage.
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  5. Remove the underhood storage unit. See UNDERHOOD STORAGE UNIT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  6. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  7. Remove the front wheels. See WHEEL (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  8. Remove the LH and RH tie rod ends. See TIE ROD END - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  9. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) - Remove And Replace .
  10. Remove the bolt that attaches the steering gear assembly to the intermediate shaft assembly.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
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  11. Slide the electric steering column upward to remove it from the steering gear assembly.
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  12. Release the connector locks, and then disconnect the logic connectors below the steering gear.
    CAUTION: DO NOT Push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.
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  13. Release the clips that attach the harness to the subframe assembly.
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  14. Lower the vehicle so that the tires are just above the ground.
  15. Remove the bolts that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the vehicle, and then slide the bracket rearward for clearance.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • External Torx Plus EP14
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 3 in extension
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  16. RHD Vehicles Only  - Remove the bolts that attach the lower LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the front end carrier
    NOTE: With assistance, lift up on the cooling fan module to ease the removal of the bolts.
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  17. Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
  18. 8 mm socket
  19. Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  20. 4 in extension
  21. Use a bungee cord to position the fan assembly away from the steering gear.
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  22. Release the connector locks, disconnect the steering gear assembly connectors, and then move the 12V steering gear harness aside for clearance.
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  23. Remove the outer bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 15 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 11 in extension
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  24. 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 swivel impact socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 11 in extension
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  25. Slide the steering gear assembly to the RH side of the vehicle to remove it through the underhood storage area.
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