SRX AWD V6-3.6L (2008)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear Replacement (Left Hand Drive)
Steering Gear Replacement (Left Hand Drive)
Tools Required
J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin
Removal Procedure
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the lock position and remove the ignition key.
3. Insert anti-rotation pin J 42640 into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column.
4. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the left side wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement - Left Side (See: Body and Frame/Fender/Front Fender/Front
Fender Liner/Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Spoilers, Flaps, and Air Dams/Air Dam/Service
and Repair) .
7. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
Caution: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or
intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.
Notice: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column
or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the coil assembly in the steering column to become uncentered which will
cause damage to the coil assembly.