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Fig. 32: Installing Special Tool MB991897
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2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of special tool
MB991897 parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still
parallel.
Fig. 33: Using Special Tool MB991897
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3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT <> STEERING GEAR AND STEERING COLUMN SHAFT DISCONNECTION
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob
is in the position shown in the figure.
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1. Remove the steering gear and steering column shaft connecting bolt.
2. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers, and pull up the shaft towards
the direction shown in illustration to disengage the steering column shaft from
the steering gear.
Fig. 34: Disengaging Steering Column Shaft From Steering Gear
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NOTE: If the steering column shaft is removed accidentally,
remove the steering column assembly and be sure to
insert the steering column shaft into the steering
column as shown in the figure.
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Fig. 35: Inserting Steering Column Shaft Into Steering Column
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT <> FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER STAY REMOVAL The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed when the front axle
crossmember stay is replaced. However, the bolts may be loose while the front axle
crossmember stay is removed. It is recommended that you should retighten the bolts
to 180 +/- 20 N.m (13+/-14 ft-lb).
Fig. 36: Removing Front Axle Crossmember Stay
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER BUSHING/STABILIZER BRACKET
INSTALLATION Ali
gn the stabilizer bar identification mark with
the ri
ght end of the bushin
g (LH
).
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Fig. 37: Aligning Stabilizer With Bushing (LH)
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>B<< FRONT AXLE NO. 1 CROSSMEMBER, REAR ROLL STOPPER AND
STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Align the steering joint cover notch (arrow A) with the steering gear lug (arrow B),
and install the front axle number 1 crossmember, the rear roll stopper and steering
gear assembly.
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Fig. 38: Aligning Steering Joint Cover
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT <> FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER STAY/SELF-LOCKING NUT
INSTALLATION Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tightened to 160-200 N.m
(119-147 ft-lb), and then install the front crossmember stay with the self-locking
nut.
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Fig. 39: Installing Front Axle Crossmember Stay
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INSPECTION
Check the stabilizer bushings for wear and deterioration. Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage. Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK Required Special Tool:
MB990326: Preload Socket
1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the nut to the stud and use
special tool MB990326 to measure the breakawa
y tor
que of the ball
joint.
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