< 2.0L ENGINE NON-TURBO, 2.4L ENGINE >
To support the power plant, the inertial axis four-point mount system has been adopted. The system has the following features
- For the engine and transaxle mounting insulator, the cylindrical liquid seal mount has been adopted. It reduces the idling vibration and acceleration
- noise, and improves riding comfort.
- For the engine mounting bracket, lightweight and high rigidity aluminum has been adopted to reduce acceleration noise.
- For the transaxle mounting bracket, lightweight and high rigidity sheet metal has been adopted to reduce the gear noise.
- For the front and rear roll stoppers, insulators developed exclusively for M/T vehicle or CVT vehicle have been adopted. It reduces the idling vibration and acceleration/deceleration shock.
- A front axle crossmember has been adopted to improve steering ability.
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< 2.0L ENGINE TURBO >
For the power plant support, the inertial axis four-point mounting system is adopted, and the system has the following features.
- Environmental-load substances are totally abolished for hexavalent chromium-free and lead-free components.
- For the engine and transaxle mounting insulator, the cylindrical liquid seal mountings are adopted. This reduces idling vibration and acceleration noise, and improves riding comfort.
- A front axle crossmember is adopted to improve steering ability.
- The mass damper is added into the centermember to reduce muffled sound during acceleration.
- The front axle crossmember bar is added to enhance rigidity.
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SPECIAL TOOL
SPECIAL TOOL Tool Tool number and name Supersession Application MB991897 or MB992011 Ball joint remover MB991113-01, MB990635-01 or General service tool Knuckle and tie rod end ball joint disconnection NOTE: Conventional steering linkage puller, MB991406, MB990635 or MB991113 can also be used
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<< A >> POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Remove the power steering oil pump assembly together with the hose from the bracket.
<< B >> ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET REMOVAL
| CAUTION | When supporting the engine and transaxle assembly with a garage jack, be careful not to deform the engine oil pan. |
- Place a garage jack against the engine oil pan with a piece of wood in between to support the engine and transaxle assembly.
- Operate a garage jack so that the engine weight is not applied to the engine mounting insulator, and remove the engine mounting insulator.
>> A << ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR STOPPER INSTALLATION
Install the engine mounting insulator stopper as shown in the figure.
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<< A >> ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET REMOVAL
| CAUTION | When supporting the engine and transaxle assembly by using the garage jack, pay attention not to deform the engine oil pan. |
- Place a garage jack against the engine oil pan with a piece of wood in between, and support the engine and transaxle assembly.
- Operate the garage jack so that the engine and transaxle assembly weight is not applied to the engine mounting insulator, and then remove the engine mounting bracket.
Install the engine mounting insulator stopper as shown in the figure.
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<< A >> TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET REMOVAL
- Place a garage jack against the transaxle case with a piece of wood in between to support the engine and transaxle assembly.
- Operate a garage jack so that the transaxle weight is not applied to the transaxle mounting insulator, and remove the transaxle mounting bracket.
>> A << TRANSAXLE MOUNTING INSULATOR STOPPER INSTALLATION
Install the transaxle mounting insulator stopper as shown in the figure.
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- Place a garage jack against the transaxle case with a piece of wood in between, and support the engine and transaxle assembly.
- Operate the garage jack so that the engine and transaxle assembly weight is not applied to the transaxle mounting insulator, and then remove the transaxle mounting bracket.
Install the transaxle mounting insulator stopper as shown in the figure.
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>> A << FRONT ROLL STOPPER INSTALLATION
Install the front roll stopper so that the hole faces toward the vehicle front.
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Install the front roll stopper so that the hole faces toward the vehicle front.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < 2.0L ENGINE NON-TURBO >
| CAUTION | Before removing the steering wheel assembly and driver's air bag module assembly, refer to SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and AIR BAG MODULE(S) AND CLOCK SPRING . Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this, clock spring for SRS may get damage not to operate the SRS (air bag), and it may cause the serious injury of the driver. The parts indicated by * are the bolts/nuts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque. After the installation, perform a calibration for the ASC-ECU to learn the steering wheel sensor neutral point. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR CALIBRATION ) < Vehicles with ASC >. |
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Required Special Tool
- MB991897 or MB992011: Ball Joint Remover
<< A >> STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY AND STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE DISCONNECTION
Disconnect the steering gear from the steering column assembly while sliding the shaft A to the shaft B with the clip claw as shown in the figure is pinched.
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<< B >> TIE-ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION
| CAUTION | Do not remove the nut from the ball joint, but only loosen it, and use the special tool. To prevent the special tool from dropping off, suspend it with a cord. |
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- Install special tool MB991897 or MB992011 as shown in the figure.
- Turn the bolt and knob to make the special tool jaws parallel, then hand-tighten the bolt. After tightening, check that the jaws are still parallel. NOTE: To adjust the special tool jaws to be parallel, set the knob as shown in the figure so that it functions as a fulcrum of the jaws.
- Turn the bolt and disconnect the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle.
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- Support the crossmember, and remove the front axle crossmember mounting bolt.
- Check the hoses and harnesses for roughness, and then remove the front axle crossmember assembly with the rear roll stopper and the steering gear and linkage installed.
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- Install the stabilizer bar as shown in the figure.
- Install the stabilizer bushing as shown in the figure.
>> B << STEERING COLUMN DASH PANEL COVER INSTALLATION
Install the joint cover grommet to the steering gear and linkage by aligning L mark or R mark and the protrusion part of gearbox as shown in the figure.
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- Pinch the claw of the clip shown in the figure. While sliding shaft A from shaft B, connect the steering column shaft assembly with the steering gear and linkage assembly.
- Insert the steering column bolt into the no-tapped bolt hole, and tighten it to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 20 ± 5 N.m
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < 2.4L ENGINE >
| CAUTION | Before removing the steering wheel assembly and driver's air bag module assembly, always refer to SERVICE PRECAUTIONS , and DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING . Also, position the front wheels in a straight ahead direction, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this, clock spring for SRS may get damage, making the SRS (air bag) inoperative, and it may cause a serious injury to the driver. The parts indicated by * are the bolts/nuts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque. After the installation, perform a calibration for the ASC-ECU to learn the steering wheel sensor neutral point (Refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR CALIBRATION .) < Vehicles with ASC > |
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Required Special Tool
- MB991897 or MB992011: Ball Joint Remover
Disconnect the steering gear from the steering column assembly while sliding the shaft A to the shaft B with the clip claw as shown in the figure is pinched.
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| CAUTION | Do not remove the nut from the ball joint, but only loosen it, and use the special tool. To prevent the special tool from dropping off, suspend it with a cord. |
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- Install special tool MB991897 or MB992011 as shown in the figure.
- Turn the bolt and knob to make the special tool jaws parallel, then hand-tighten the bolt. After tightening, check that the jaws are still parallel. NOTE: To adjust the special tool jaws to be parallel, set the knob as shown in the figure so that it functions as a fulcrum of the jaws.
- Turn the bolt and disconnect the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle.
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- Jack up and support the front axle crossmember, remove the front axle crossmember mounting bolt.
- Check the hoses and harnesses for roughness, and then remove the front axle crossmember assembly with the rear roll stopper, steering gear and linkage and stabilizer bar installed.
>> A << STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER BUSHING/STABILIZER BAR BRACKET INSTALLATION
- Install the stabilizer bar as shown in the figure.
- Install the stabilizer bushing as shown in the figure.
>> B << JOINT COVER GROMMET INSTALLATION
Install the joint cover grommet to the steering gear and linkage by aligning the mating marks as shown in the figure.
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- Pinch the claw of the clip shown in the figure. While sliding shaft A from shaft B, connect the steering column shaft assembly with the steering gear and linkage assembly.
- Insert the steering column bolt into the non-threaded bolt hole, and tighten it to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 20 ± 5 N.m (15 ± 3 ft-lb)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | Before removing the steering wheel assembly and driver's air bag module assembly, always refer to SERVICE PRECAUTIONS , and DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING . Also, position the front wheels in a straight ahead direction, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this, clock spring for SRS may get damage, making the SRS (air bag) inoperative, and it may cause a serious injury to the driver. The parts indicated by * are the bolts/nuts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque. After the installation, perform a calibration for the ASC-ECU to learn the steering wheel sensor neutral point (Refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR CALIBRATION .) |
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Required Special Tool
- MB991897 or MB992011: Ball Joint Remover
Disconnect the steering gear from the steering column assembly while sliding the shaft A to the shaft B with the clip claw as shown in the figure is pinched.
<< B >> SELF-LOCK NUT (TIE-ROD END AND KNUCKLE CONNECTION) REMOVAL
| CAUTION | Do not remove the self-lock nut from the ball joint, but only loosen it, and use the special tool. To prevent the special tool from dropping off, suspend it with a cord. |
- Install special tool MB991897 or MB992011 as shown in the figure.
- Turn the bolt and knob to make the special tool jaws parallel, then hand-tighten the bolt. After tightening, check that the jaws are still parallel. NOTE: To adjust the special tool jaws to be parallel, set the knob as shown in the figure so that it functions as a fulcrum of the jaws.
- Turn the bolt and disconnect the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle.
<< C >> FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
- Jack up and support the front axle crossmember, remove the front axle crossmember mounting bolts.
- Check the hoses and harnesses for roughness, and then remove the front axle crossmember assembly with the rear roll stopper, steering gear and linkage and stabilizer bar installed.
>> A << JOINT COVER GROMMET INSTALLATION
Install the joint cover grommet by aligning the projection of the steering gear and linkage assembly with the mating mark of the joint cover grommet as shown in the figure.
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- Install the stabilizer bar as shown in the figure.
- Install the stabilizer bushing as shown in the figure.
>> C << STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY AND STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY CONNECTION/STEERING COLUMN BOLT INSTALLATION
- Pinch the claw of the clip shown in the figure. While sliding shaft A from shaft B, connect the steering column shaft assembly with the steering gear and linkage assembly.
- Insert the steering column bolt into the no-tapped bolt hole, and tighten it to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 20 ± 5 N.m (15 ± 3 ft-lb)
See also:
• SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
• STEERING WHEEL SENSOR CALIBRATION