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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B).
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
3. Remove the lower arm bolt (B) from the rear knuckle, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in
the illustration. Loosen the lower arm bolt (C) from the cross member.
4.Remove the spring (A), the lower seat, and the upper pad.
5.Remove the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B) from the cross member (C).
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B).
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire as shown in
the illustration.
4.Remove the rear assist arm (A) ball joint self - locking nut (B) and the cotter pin.
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B).
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) from the body and the connector.
4.Remove the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) and the parking brake wire's bracket bolt (B).
5.Remove the trailing arm (A) mounting nuts (B) from the knuckle.
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B).
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
3. Remove the left/right nuts (C) of the rear stabilizer links (B) from the trailing arm (A).
4.Remove the left/right mounting nuts (B) of the rear stabilizer bar brackets (A).
5.Remove the rear stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the stabilizer bar assembly.
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Probable cause Remedy
Excessive play in
steering Loose yoke plug
Retighten
Loose steering gear mounting bolts Retighten
Loose or worn tie rod end Retighten or replace as necessary
Steering wheel
operation is not
smooth (Insufficient
power assist) V- belt slippage
Readjust
Damaged V- belt Replace
Low fluid level Replenish
Air in the fluid Bleed air
Twisted or damaged hoses Correct the routing or replace
Insufficient oil pump pressure Repair or replace the oil pump
Sticky flow control valve Replace
Excessive internal oil pump leakage Replace the damaged parts
Excessive oil leaks from rack and pinion in
gear box Replace the damaged parts
Distorted or damaged gear box or valve body
seals Replace
Steering wheel does
not return properly Excessive turning resistance of tierod end
Replace
Yoke plug excessively tight Adjust
Tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly Replace
Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket
Worn steering shaft joint and/or Retighten
Worn steering shaft joint and/or body
grommet Correct or replace
Distorted rack Replace
Damaged pinion bearing Replace
Twisted or damaged hoses Reposition or replace
Damaged oil pressure control valve Replace
Damaged oil pump input shaft bearing Replace
Noise Hissing Noise in Steering Gear
There is some noise with all power steering systems. One of the most common is a hissing
sound when the steering wheel is turned and the car is not moving. This noise will be most
evident when turning the wheel while the brakes are being applied. There is no relationship
between this noise and steering performance. Do not replace the valve unless the "hissing"
noise becomes extreme. A replaced valve will also make a slight noise, and is not always a
solution for the condition.
Rattling or chucking
noise in the rack and
pinion Interference with hoses from vehicle body
Reposition
Loose gear box bracket Retighten
Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint Retighten
Worn tie rod and/or ball joint Replace
Noise in the oil pump Low fluid level Replenish
Air in the fluid Bleed air
Loose pump mounting bolts Retighten
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15.Apply the specified grease to the bellows mounting position (fitting groove) of the tie rod.
Recommended grease : Silicone grease
16.Install the new attaching band to the bellows.
When the bellows are installed, a new band must be used.
17. Install the bellows in position, taking care not to twist it.
18. Fill the dust cover inner side and lip with the specified grease, and fix the dust cover in position with the clipring
attached in the groove of the tie rod end.
Recommended grease
A : POLY LUB GLY 801K or equivalent
B : SHOWA SUNLIGHT MB2 or equivalent
Dust cover inner side and lip : THREE BOND
19.Install the tie rod end (B) to the tie rod (A).
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7.Mount the pump in a vise and remove the pulley (A) nut and the spring washer.
8.After removing the snap ring (A) of the shaft with snap ring pliers, remove the dust spacer.
9.Tap the rotor side of the shaft slightly with a plastic hammer (A) to remove the shaft (B).
10. Remove the oil seal from the oil pump body.
When assembling, use a new oil seal.
11. Remove the connector from the oil pump body, and take out the flow control valve (A) and the flow control spring
(B).
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In order to use the leak detector properly, read the manual supplied by the manufacturer.
If a gas leak is detected, proceed as follows: 1. Check the torque on the connection fittings and, if too loose, tighten to the proper torque. Check for gas leakage
with a leak detector (A).
2. If leakage continues even after the fitting has been tightened, discharge the refrigerant from the system, disconnect
the fittings, and check their seating faces for damage. Always replace, even if the damage is slight.
3. Check the compressor oil and add oil if required.
4. Charge the system and recheck for gas leaks. If no leaks are found, evacuate and charge the system again.