To take off and install, First, disconnect the negative battery terminal on airbag-equipped models (and wait at least 60 seconds to disable it). Make sure the ignition key is removed and steering wheel is locked straight ahead. When removing the steering gear assembly from vehicles with an airbag, engage the steering lock. The steering cannot then be moved further than its normal locked position, otherwise the
Clock Spring will be damaged. For CG and CH model vehicles, quickly dry paint the relationship between the intermediate shaft and steering gear, and remove the pinch bolt and washer to separate them. Securely elevate the front of the vehicle on jack stands and detach the front tires. Next, extract both sides' stabiliser bar link nut and bolt and their respective washers, bushes and spacer tube and note the order of removal. Remove the bolts retaining the control arm rear pivot bush brackets to the crossmember and withdraw these brackets. Lower the control arms, using wire to hold them in position, to avoid strain on the ball joints. Loosen the castellated nut that secures the tie rod end to the
Steering Knuckle on both sides. Note that on some models there is a self-locking nut in place of the castellated nut and it must be discarded when removed. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles by means of a ball joint separator or by striking the knuckle with a hammer. Detach and remove the bolts securing the steering gear to the crossmember. Pull the steering gear away and suspend it with wire, if possible. On models CG and CH, the steering gear is lowered with the crossmember. Detach the engine pipe along with the front and rear engine mounting through bolts. Remove the bolts retaining the centre member and withdraw it while someone steadies the engine. Lower the crossmember; manoeuvre across and out from under the vehicle. For CG and CH models, disconnect hydraulic lines from the power steering gear before lowering the crossmember with the steering gear. Putting the installation back on the car is basically the reverse of the removal process. Follow the steps outlined and remember to check the crossmember for damage and renew accordingly. Check stabiliser bar bushes, which are on the bracket and bolts, and tighten correctly. During mounting, don't cause damage of the steering gear boots. For CE models, the steering gear retaining bolts should be torque to situation. For CG and CH Models firstly mount the steering gear properly. Then raise the crossmember and guide the intermediate shaft into the firewall cavity. When the gear is high enough fit and tighten the power steering hoses. Tighten the control arm rear pivot bush bracket bolts then install front pivot bolt loosely. Install stabiliser bar link components in noted order and tighten retaining nut. Attach the center member, tightening the retaining bolts, then take the front wheels back on and lower the vehicle, bouncing the front to stabilise suspension and lightly settling the bushes making sure to then tighten the front control arm pivot bolt, and finally securely connect the battery terminal on models with airbag.