## Steering Gearbox Removal

Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover, 28 mm ( 07MAC-SL00200)

Note these items during removal:

- LHD type is shown, RHD type is symmetrical.
- Be sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint. Damage to the cable reel can occur.

1. | Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

2. | Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.

3. | Remove the driver's airbag and steering wheel.

4. | Raise the front of vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.

5. | Remove the front wheels.

6. | Remove the steering joint cover.

7. | Remove the steering joint bolts (A), and disconnect the steering joint by moving the steering joint (B) toward the column.

8. | Remove the front splash shield (A), and rear left and right splash shields (B).

9. | Remove the spindle nut. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the driveshaft outboard joint from the knuckle by tapping the driveshaft end with a plastic hammer.

10. | Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint, and remove 12 mm castle nut (B).

11. | Separate the lower arm ball joint and knuckle using the special tool. NOTE: Set the special tool over the lower arm ball joint while pulled the outboard joint.

12. | Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod ball joint, and remove 10 mm nut (B).

13. | Separate the tie-rod ball joint and knuckle using the special tool.

14. | Remove the self-locking nut (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), and disconnect the stabilizer link (D) from the stabilizer bar (E).

15. | Disconnect the motor 2P connector (A), EPS wire harness 6P connector (B) and steering gearbox 1P connector (C). After disconnected the connectors, attach a piece of tape over the 6P, 2P and 1P connectors to protect them from dust, dirt, and foreign materials.

16. | Release the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) cord clip (A) from the gearbox housing.

17. | Remove the support bolt (A) of the transmission rear mount bracket (B) on the front suspension subframe.

18. | Place the transmission jack at the underside of the center of the front suspension subframe and support it.

19. | Remove the front suspension subframe mounting bolts (A), and discard them.

20. | Lower the front suspension subframe (B) and steering gearbox as an assembly by lowering jack slowly.

21. | Remove the steering gearbox (A) from the front suspension subframe. NOTE: For equipped models, remove the steering gearbox mounting bracket (B) and the stiffener (C) after removing the steering gearbox if necessary. LHD: RHD:

22. | Remove the pinion shaft grommet (D) from the top of the torque sensor.