Withdrawal procedure
1. Raise the vehicle and place it on the supports provided for this purpose.
2. Remove the front exhaust pipe. For engine type, see Section 1G1 or 1G2, 1G3 "Engine exhaust system".
3. Remove the transaxle rear mount assembly. For engine type, see Section 1B or 1C1, 1C2 "Mechanical part of the engine".
4. For all-wheel drive, remove the transfer case. Section 5D "Transfer case»
5. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
6. Raise the vehicle and place it on the supports provided for this purpose.
7. Remove wheels. See section 2E, "Tires and wheels".
8. Disconnect the power steering fluid inlet pipe.
9. Disconnect the power steering fluid outlet pipe. Place a drain pan under the steering gear to catch any leaking hydraulic fluid.
10. Rock the steering wheel to get access to the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
11. Disconnect the SSPS connector, if installed.
12. Make a mark on the stub shaft housing against the mark on the intermediate shaft lower pivot.
13. Loosen the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
14. Remove the outer tie rod nuts and disconnect the tie rod ends from the steering knuckle.
15. Remove the left mounting bolt from the steering gear.
16. Remove the right mounting bolt from the steering gear.
17. Remove the rack and pinion steering assembly from the vehicle.
Installation order
1. Install the rack and pinion steering assembly from below. The steering gear must be in a straight line position, and the steering wheel spokes must be vertical and point to the left. Align the marks on the shafts to ensure correct alignment. Insert the stub shaft into the intermediate shaft.
2. Install the left and right mounting bolts to the steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts and bolts on the steering gear mounting bracket to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
3. Attach the tie rod ends to the steering knuckle.
4. Tighten the outer tie rod nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the outer tie rod nuts to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
5. Insert the lower pinch bolt of the intermediate shaft.
Tighten
Tighten the intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
6. Connect the power steering fluid inlet pipe.
Tighten
Tighten the steering gear inlet tube fitting to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
7. Connect the power steering fluid outlet pipe.
Tighten
Tighten the steering gear outlet tube fitting to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
8. For all-wheel drive, install a transfer case. See Section 5D "Transfer case»
9. Install the transaxle rear mount assembly. For engine type, see Section 1B or 1C1, 1C2 "Mechanical part of the engine".
10. Install the front exhaust pipe. For engine type, see Section 1G1 or 1G2, 1G3 "Engine exhaust system".
11. Install wheels. See section 2E, "Tires and wheels".
12. Lower the car.
13. Perform a straight wheel alignment check. See «Checking the rectilinear position of the steered wheels» in this section.
Note: Always use DEXRON®-IID Power Steering Fluid for topping up or complete fluid changes. The use of an unsuitable fluid will damage hoses and seals and result in leakage.
14. Refill the power steering system and check for leakage. If a leak is found, correct its cause and bleed the system. See section 6A, "Power Steering System".
15. Connect the negative battery cable.