Removal and installation of a cross-beam of a forward suspension bracket

Note. It is more convenient to perform work on a lift.

You will need: keys (or socket heads) «on 10», «at 13», «at 21», TORX T25, flat-blade screwdriver, power steering fluid reservoir, silent block extractor.

1. Set the steering wheel to the position corresponding to the rectilinear movement of the car.

Note. To prevent breakage of the contact disc of the airbag, secure the steering wheel from turning with the locking mechanism of the anti-theft device of the ignition switch. To do this, remove the key from the ignition lock and slightly turn the steering wheel until the shaft is fixed with an anti-theft device.

2. In the passenger compartment under the instrument panel, unscrew the bolt of the terminal connection of the steering shaft with the steering gear shaft..

Note. Before disconnecting the shafts, mark their relative position.

3.... and separate the shafts.


4. Place wheel chocks under the rear wheels, hang out the front of the vehicle and remove the front wheels.



5. Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle (see «Replacing the outer tie rod end»).



6. Turn away a nut, take out a coupling bolt of a terminal connection of a rotary fist and press out a finger of a spherical support (see «Shock absorber ball joint replacement»).



7. Pry with a screwdriver..




8.... and remove the suspension bracket of the exhaust system from the bracket.



9. While holding the hinge pin from turning, unscrew the nut securing the hinge to the front suspension strut bracket and disconnect the stabilizer strut hinge pin from the stabilizer bar.



10. Establish a support under a case of a transmission.




11. Turn out a bolt..



12.... remove it and carefully remove the support.



13. Install a support under the front suspension cross member (e.g. hydraulic stand or jack).



14. Turn out from both parties on three bolts of fastening of a crossbar to a body.




15. Turn out from both parties the top bolts of fastening of a crossbar of a forward suspension bracket to a body and take them.



16. Squeeze the clamps and disconnect the drain hoses.



17. Turn out the screw of fastening of the holder of a tube.



18. Turn out a bolt of fastening of a clamp of tubes …



19.... remove the latch..



20.... disconnect the pressure tube from the steering mechanism and drain the hydraulic booster fluid from it into a previously prepared container or plug it with plugs.

Note. The connection of the tubes with the steering mechanism is sealed with rubber rings.

Note. Replace the rings with new ones each time the connection is disconnected.

21. Remove the front suspension cross member assembly with the lower arms, steering gear and stabilizer bar by lowering it down. Remove the stabilizer bar if necessary (see «Replacing the front suspension arm»).



22. If replacement is necessary, install the puller and press out the silent block of the front suspension cross member, remembering the position in which it was installed.



23. Press in a new silent block.

24. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal. Tighten the bolts to the torque specified in annex 1.

Note. When installing the steering mechanism, pay attention to the fact that the rack is in the middle (neutral) position.

25. Bleed the power steering system (see «Bleeding the power steering system»).

26. Check and, if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment in a workshop with special equipment.