Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair

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CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
^ Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, always refer to Service Precautions, Air bag Module and Clock Spring. Also, set the front wheels so that they are facing straight forward, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this, the SRS clock spring will be damaged, causing the SRS air bag to be inoperative and serious injury.
^ ^1: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
^ ^2: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in the unladen condition.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL





Lift the transaxle with a transmission jack, and then withdraw the front mounting bolts on the left lower arm assembly.

[[B]] SELF LOCKING NUTS (TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE CONNECTION) REMOVAL

CAUTION:
^ Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool MB991897 to avoid possible damage to ball joint threads.
^ Hang special tool MB991897 with a cord to prevent it from falling.





1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.





2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of special tool MB991897 parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still parallel.

NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob is in the position shown in the figure.

3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.

[[C]] STABILIZER BAR, POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE AND FRONT AXLE NO.1 CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL





Support the front axle No.1 crossmember with a transmission jack, and then remove the crossmember mounting nuts and bolts.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ STABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION





Align the identification color on the left side of the stabilizer bar with the right end of the bushing.

]]B[[ SELF-LOCKING NUTS INSTALLATION





Tighten the self-locking bolt until its protruding length meets the standard value.
Standard value (A): 22 ± 1.5 mm (0.87 ± 0.05 inch)

INSPECTION
^ Check the front axle No. 1 crossmember for cracks or damage.