Special Tools Required

• Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00200
• Engine support fixture 07XAA-001030A
• Cable eyebolt assembly 07ZAA-S0XA100

Note these items during removal:

• Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off of the valve body unit its lines, and the end of the gearbox. Blow dry with compressed air.
• Make sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint. Damage to the cable reel can occur.
• Lower the front subframe 30 mm (1.18 in.) from the body and remove/install the steering gearbox through the gap produced by lowering the front subframe.

1. Dram the power steering fluid (see step 1 on Fluid Replacement  ).
2. Record the customer's radio station presets.
3. Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article ).
4. Remove the steering wheel (see Steering Wheel Removal  ).
5. Remove the steering joint cover.
   Fig 1: Removing Steering Joint Cover

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6. Remove the steering joint bolts (A) and disconnect the steering joint (B) by moving it toward the column.
   Fig 2: Removing Steering Joint Bolts

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7. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
8. Remove the front wheels.
9. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the 12 mm nut (B), and loosen the nut.
   Fig 3: Removing Cotter Pin

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10. Separate the tie-rod ball joint and knuckle using the special tool (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
11. Remove the following parts.
    • Exhaust pipe (A) (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT )
    • Three way catalytic converter (TWC) (B) (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT )
    • Splash shield (C)
    Fig 4: Removing Exhaust Pipe

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12. Remove the feed line mounting brackets (A) from front subframe.
    Fig 5: Removing Feed Line Mounting Brackets

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13. Loosen the 14 mm flare nut (A), and disconnect the feed line (B).
    Fig 6: Loosening Flare Nut

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14. Loosen the adjustable hose clamp (C) and disconnect the return hose (D).
15. Lift and support the engine with the special tools. Position the tool over the hood latch. Loop the cable (A) around the throttle body (B), and tighten the wing nut (C) on the tool by hand until the cable is tight.
    NOTE: For '02-04 models, replace the cable eyebolt assembly (A) on the engine support fixture with 07ZAA-S0XA100.
    Fig 7: Looping Cable Around Throttle Body

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16. Remove the rear engine mount (A).
    Fig 8: Removing Rear Engine Mount

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17. Pass the removed 12 mm flange bolt (A) through the bolt hole of the mounting bracket (B), and hook the rear engine mount (C) removed in step 16 on the 12 mm flange bolt.
    Fig 9: Passing Removed Flange Bolt Through Bolt Hole Of Mounting Bracket

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18. Attach a wood block (A) to the lower center of the front subframe (B). Attach a jack to the center of the wood block and support the front subframe securely by raising the jack.
    Fig 10: Attaching Wood Block

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19. Loosen the four 14 mm special bolts (C) on the front subframe so they are 30 mm (1.18 in.) from the mounting surface (until the stepped part of each bolt can be seen). Do not loosen the 14 mm special bolts more than necessary.
20. Remove the four 12 mm flange bolts from the front stiffener plates (A).
    Fig 11: Removing Four Flange Bolt From Front Stiffener Plate

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21. Remove the two 12 mm flange bolts from the rear stiffener plates (A).
    Fig 12: Removing Two Flange Bolts From Rear Stiffener Plates

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22. Lower the jack slowly until the front subframe is held with the 14 mm special bolts that were loosened in step  19.
    Fig 13: Lowering Jack Slowly

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23. Remove the clamp for the feed line (A) from the right mounting bracket (B) of the steering gearbox.
    Fig 14: Removing Clamp For Feed Line

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24. Remove the two 10 mm mounting bolts from the left gearbox.
    Fig 15: Removing Two Mounting Bolts From Left Gearbox

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25. Move the steering gearbox (A) between the body and front subframe toward the left, and remove the steering gearbox.
    Fig 16: Moving Steering Gearbox

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