Front CROSSMEMBER Removal/Installation: Notes

Special Service Tool (SST) 

49 T028 3A0 Ball joint puller set

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1. Remove the wheels and tires. (Refer to WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the joint cover. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to the steering knuckle and set it aside. (Refer to FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Wiring Harness To Steering Knuckle

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5. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Remove the front splash shield. (Refer to FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Remove the fasteners and clips shown in the figure and partially peel back the front over fender.
   Fig 2: Removing Front Over Fender Fasteners And Clips

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9. Remove the screws and the fasteners shown in the figure and set the front mudguard aside.
   Fig 3: Removing Front Mudguard Screws And Fasteners

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10. Remove the front crossmember extension.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Crossmember Extension

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11. Disconnect the front stabilizer control link (front stabilizer side).
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Front Stabilizer Control Link (Front Stabilizer Side)

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12. Remove the snap pin from the tie-rod end.
    Fig 6: Removing Snap Pin From Tie-Rod End

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13. Loosen the locknut of the tie-rod end.
    Fig 7: Loosening Locknut Of Tie-Rod End

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    Tightening torque 

    • 47-59 N.m {4.8-6.0 kgf.m, 35-43 ft.lbf}
14. Using the SST  , disconnect the steering knuckle and tie-rod end.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Steering Knuckle And Tie-Rod End

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15. Remove the locknut from the tie-rod end.
    Fig 9: Removing Locknut From Tie-Rod End

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16. Disconnect the front lower arm ball joint. (Refer to FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Front Lower Arm Ball Joint

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17. Remove the bracket plate (No. 1). (2WD)
    Fig 11: Removing Bracket Plate (No. 1)

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18. Remove the deadweight and bracket plate. (AWD)
    Fig 12: Removing Deadweight And Bracket Plate

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19. Remove the plate.
    Fig 13: Removing Plate

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20. Disconnect the hanger rubber from the front crossmember and set it aside.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Hanger Rubber From Front Crossmember

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21. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
22. Install in the reverse order of removal. (Refer to SUSPENSION LINKS INSTALLATION NOTE .)
23. When replacing the front crossmember, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (Refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
    Fig 15: Front Crossmember Components With Torque Specification

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    COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
    
    

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