REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

caution

Before the removal of air bag module, be sure to refer to GROUP 52B - Service Precautions as well as Air Bag Module and Clock Spring without a fail.

Pre-removal operation

Air bag module and steering wheel removal (Refer to GROUP 52B - Air Bag Module and Clock Spring .)
A/C compressor removal (Refer to GROUP 55 - Compressor Assembly .)
Removal of coupling bolt for steering gear and joint (Refer to GROUP 37 - Power Steering Gear & Linkage .)
Front bumper face removal (Refer to GROUP 51 - Front Bumper Assembly .)
Lower arm removal (Refer to .)
Stabilizer link removal (Refer to .)

Post-installation operation

Stabilizer link installation (Refer to .)
Lower arm installation (Refer to .)
Installation of coupling bolt for steering gear and joint (Refer to GROUP 37 - Power Steering Gear & Linkage .)
A/C compressor installation (Refer to GROUP 55 - Compressor Assembly .)
Front bumper installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Front Bumper Assembly .)
Air bag module and steering wheel installation (Refer to GROUP 52B - Air Bag Module and Clock Spring .)
Confirm that the steering wheel is at the straight-ahead position.
Wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to .)

		Removal steps
	1.	Steering gear box mounting bolt
<<A>>	2.	Front axle No. 1 crossmember & stabilizer bar assembly
<<B>>	8.	Stabilizer bar
	4.	Front axle No. 1 crossmember
	5.	Cooling module mounting bolt

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

1.Use a transmission jack to support the front axle No. 1 crossmember, and then remove the mounting bolt.

caution

When removing and installing the stabilizer bar, be careful not to hit it against the torque sensor for power steering.