RHD Steering - Steering Rack and Lower Column - Steering Gear and Lower Column - Steering Gear Assembly (RR) - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Inspect the tires for abnormal wear.NOTE: Note any abnormal tire wear that could indicate the need for an alignment.
- Raise and support the vehicle. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 STANDS .
- Remove the wheel center caps (x2) of both front wheels.
- Loosen the LH and RH front wheel lug nuts.CAUTION: Use only hand tools to break the lug nuts loose. Power tools should only be used to remove the lug nuts after they have been loosened.CAUTION: Use a 6 point socket. Do not use a 12 point socket or a specialty socket.
- Unlock the vehicle gateway. See GATEWAY UNLOCK .
- On the touchscreen, touch Thermal > Coolant System > Coolant Fill/Drain
and select Run
to start the "Start Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain (Coolant Only)" routine.NOTE: If the routine takes more than 5 hours, perform the routine again.
- Set the steering wheel straight ahead.
- Using the steering wheel holder, lock the steering wheel into position.
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See EXTERIOR FITTINGS - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM - FRONT LUGGAGE STORAGE COMPARTMENT - FRUNK ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the front wheels. See WHEEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
- Remove the front fascia. See FRONT BUMPER FASCIA - FASCIA ASSEMBLY - FRONT - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the cooling fan module. See FAN AND RADIATOR - COOLING FAN MODULE - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Lower the vehicle to a comfortable working height and set the lift onto locks.
- Disconnect the connector and the clip that attach the front drive unit front subframe harness to the vehicle.
- Release the clip that secures the radiator outlet hose to the vehicle.
- Disconnect the steering gear assembly connectors (x4).
- 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
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Slide the electric steering column upward to remove it from the steering gear assembly.
- Loosen the jamb nut to the RH outer tie rod end.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Combination wrench 12pt 21 mm
- Combination wrench 12pt 14 mm
- Wheel Alignment Torque Wrench Kit
- Remove and discard the nut that attaches the RH front 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:
- Cordless 1/2 in Dr Impact
- 22 mm deep socket
- 1/2 in to 3/4 in adapter - 1717365-00-A
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Rotate the RH tie rod end counter-clockwise to remove it from the steering gear assembly.NOTE: Record the number of turns during removal.
- Repeat step 19 and step 20 on the RH side of the vehicle.
- Hold the LH tie rod end and pull it outward fully.
- Rotate the LH tie rod end counter-clockwise to remove it from the steering gear assembly.NOTE: Record the number of turns during removal.
- Remove the outer bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 11 in extension
- 15 mm socket
- Remove the inner bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- 6 in extension
- 18 mm socket
- 3 in extension
- With assistance, slide the steering rack assembly fully towards the LH side of the vehicle, and then remove the rack through the underhood storage unit opening.CAUTION: Be careful around the AC lines and the superbottle.NOTE: Lift the RH inner tie rod up first, and then maneuver the rest of the rack outward, avoiding the AC lines and surrounding components.