REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

caution

Before removing the steering wheel assembly and driver’s air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B - Service Precautions and Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring . Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this, clock spring for SRS may get damage not to operate the SRS (air bag), and it may cause the serious injury of the driver.
The parts indicated by * are the bolts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.
After the installation, perform a calibration for the ASC-ECU to learn the steering wheel sensor neutral point. (Refer to GROUP 35C - On-vehicle Service, Steering Wheel Sensor Calibration ) <Vehicles with ASC>.

Pre-removal Operation

Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 37 - Steering Wheel ).
Engine room under cover front A, B and Engine room side cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover ).
Stabilizer link Removal (Refer to GROUP 33 - Stabilizer Bar ).
Lower Arm Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 33 - Lower Arm ).
Centremember Assembly Removal (Refer to ).

Post-installation Operation

Centremember Assembly Installation (Refer to ).
Lower Arm Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 33 - Lower Arm ).
Stabilizer link Installation (Refer to GROUP 33 - Stabilizer Bar ).
Engine room under cover front A, B and Engine room side cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover ).
Clock Spring Centring (Refer to GROUP 52B - Driver’s Air Bag Module ).
Steering Wheel and Air Bag Module Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 37 - Steering Wheel ).
Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack or damage (Refer to GROUP 37 - On-vehicle Service ).
Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 33 - On-vehicle Service, Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment ).

<LH drive vehicles>

			Removal steps
	>>C<<	1.	Steering column bolt
	>>C<<	2.	Steering column shaft assembly and steering gear and linkage assembly connection
<<A>>		3	Self-locking nut (Tie-rod end and knuckle connection)
		4.	Rear roll stopper centre bolt
<<B>>		·	Front axle crossmember assembly
		5.	Rear roll stopper
	>>B<<	6.	Stabilizer bar bracket
	>>B<<	7.	Stabilizer bushing
	>>B<<	8.	Stabilizer bar
	>>A<<	9.	Joint cover grommet
		10.	Steering gear and linkage assembly
		11.	Front axle crossmember

<RH drive vehicles>

			Removal steps
	>>C<<	1.	Steering column bolt
	>>C<<	2.	Steering column shaft assembly and steering gear and linkage assembly connection
<<A>>		3	Self-locking nut (Tie-rod end and knuckle connection)
		4.	Rear roll stopper centre bolt
<<B>>		·	Front axle crossmember assembly
		5.	Rear roll stopper
	>>B<<	6.	Stabilizer bar bracket
	>>B<<	7.	Stabilizer bushing
	>>B<<	8.	Stabilizer bar
	>>A<<	9.	Joint cover grommet
		10.	Heat protector
		11.	Steering gear and linkage assembly
		12.	Front axle crossmember

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

For removal service points, follow the same service procedures as 10 MY OUTLANDER.

For service points other than below, follow the same service procedures as 10 MY OUTLANDER.

Insert the steering column bolt into the no-tapped bolt hole, and tighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 36 ± 6 N·m