3 L4-2.5L (2010)
Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair
FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
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Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness
if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector (axle
side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
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Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering
wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
1. Remove the joint cover. See: Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation - Without
Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System See: Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering Wheel And Column
Removal/Installation - With Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System
2. Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage. See: Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering Wheel And Column
Removal/Installation - Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System See: Steering/Steering Column/Service and
Repair/Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation - With Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System
3. Remove the front auto leveling sensor. (Vehicles with AFS) See: Lighting and Horns/Headlamp/Headlamp Alignment Sensor/Service and Repair
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. See: Alignment/Service and Repair/Front Wheel Alignment
