Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Removing
The steering gear with the Power Steering Control Module -J500- will be called steering gear in the information that follows.
-- Turn the steering wheel in the straight position.
-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
-- Remove the front underbody trim panel. Refer to FRONT UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Loosen the bolts -3-.
-- Refer to FRONT MOTOR, REMOVING .
-- Pry out the steering gear -2- with the threaded bushings from the holes arrows of the subframe -2-.
-- Remove the bolts -3-.
-- Remove the steering gear.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.