Steering Gear

Removal

1. If equipped.
   

1. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

   NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, remove and re-center the clockspring. For additional information, refer to Section 501-20B.

1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTICE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may result.

   NOTICE: Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the outer tie-rod end boot may occur.

   Both sides.
   General Equipment : Tie Rod End Remover

1. NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

   NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.

   Both sides.
   

1. NOTE: 1.6L shown, 1.0L Fox similar.

1. Both sides.
   

1. Position the Powertrain Lift.
   Special Tool(s) : 300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift
   General Equipment : Wooden Block

1. Special Tool(s) : 300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift
   General Equipment : Wooden Block

Installation

1. Torque : 90 Nm

1. Special Tool(s) : 300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift
   General Equipment : Wooden Block

1. 1. Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.
      
   2. Only tighten the new bolts finger tight at this stage.
      

1. Both sides.
   

1. 1. Torque : 60 Nm
   2. Torque :
        Stage 1:  100 Nm
        Stage 2:  240°

1. Torque : 50 Nm

1. NOTE: 1.6L shown, 1.0L Fox similar.

1. Torque : 50 Nm

1. Both sides.
   Torque : 48 Nm

1. Both sides.
   Torque : 53 Nm

1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

   Torque : 34 Nm

1. If equipped.
   

1. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
   

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