| Removal |
| 1. | Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
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| 2. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
| 3. | Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
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| 4. | Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
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| 5. | Loosen the lower arm nut and then remove the lower arm ball joint by using SST(09568-1S100).
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| 6. | Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.
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| 7. | Remove the front subframe. (Refer to Suspension System - "Sub Frame") |
| 8. | Remove the protector (A).
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| 9. | Remove the steering gearbox from the front sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts.
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| 10. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. |
| 11. | Check the front alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Front Alignment") |
| Replacement |
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Removal1.Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.2.Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are placed in the straight ahead position.
Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch ON.2.Connect the GDS.3.Emit intensive light toward the photo sensor using a lamp, and check the output voltage change.4.The voltage will rise with higher intensive light and reduce with lower intensive light.1. Auto light signal2.
Special Service Tools Tool Name / Number Illustration Description LKA Compensator(09964-C1100)Used for compensating front view camera unitBCW Sensor Correction Tool Set(09958-3T500)Used to correct the blind-spot radar unit.