Note:
- Installation is made in an order, the return to removal.
- At removal and installation of the steering mechanism be guided by the corresponding assembly drawings.
1. Disconnect a wire from the negative plug of the storage battery.
2. Jack up the front of the vehicle and place it on stands.
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Remove the driver's airbag (see chapter "Passive safety system (SRS)").
5. Remove the steering wheel (see section "Steering wheel").
6. Remove the lower trim panel from the driver's side (see chapter "Body").
7. Remove the hinge cover.
8. Turn away bolts and disconnect the hinge from a steering shaft.
- Tightening torque - 28 Nm
9. Remove the mudguard.
10. (Left hand drive models)
Remove gasket (A).
11. (Left hand drive models)
Remove the air cleaner.
12. (Left hand drive models)
Connect Eyelet (A) to bracket (IN) air cleaner.
13. (Left hand drive models)
Connect Holder (A) to suspension (IN) engine.
14. (Left hand drive models)
Connect Mounting Stands (WITH) and hook (D) to the engine mount. Fix the hook with a wing nut (E).
15. Disconnect the drive shaft from the wheel hub (see chapter "Drive shafts").
16. Disconnect the lower front suspension arm from the steering knuckle (see chapter "Drive shafts"),
17. Remove cotter pin (A), unscrew the nut and, using the special tool, disconnect the tie rod end (IN) from the steering knuckle.
- Tightening torque - 43 Nm
18. With a wrench (D) unscrew the nut (WITH) and detach the stand (IN) from anti-roll bar (A) front suspension.
19. (Right hand drive models)
Remove the exhaust pipe (A).
20. (Right hand drive and 4WD models)
Remove the front propeller shaft (IN).
21. Disconnect the 4P connectors (A), 6R (IN), 1R (WITH) and 2R (D) from the steering gear on the driver's side.
Note: Wrap the connectors with protective tape to avoid damaging them.
Left hand drive models.
Right hand drive models.
22. (European models with automatic transmission)
Turn away bolts (A and C) and remove the amp (IN) cross beam.
23. (Right hand drive models)
Loosen cross bar bolts (A).
2WD models.
4WD models.
24. Place a jack under the cross beam.
25. (Left hand drive models)
Install bar (A) between the jack and the cross beam (IN).
26. Remove the bolts (WITH), and remove the steering, mechanism assembly with the cross beam.
27. Turn away bolts, remove, brackets (A and B) and sleeve (WITH) and disconnect the steering gear (D) from the cross beam.
Steering gear.
1 - heat insulator,
2 - electric motor of the power steering,
3 - sealing ring,
4 - force sensor on the steering wheel,
5 - bracket,
6 - wiring harness,
7 - bushing,
8 - steering mechanism housing,
9 - sleeve No. 2,
10 - rail guide,
11 - washer,
12 - spring,
13 - guide rail cover,
14 - locknut,
15 - limiter,
16 - lock washer,
17 - steering rod,
18 - steering gear clamp,
19 - cover,
20 - steering shaft cover,
21 - wire.
Left hand drive models.
Right hand drive and 2WD models.
Right hand drive and 4WD models.
28. Remove the cover (A) steering shaft.
Left hand drive models.
Right hand drive models.