Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Swift +, 2005 Pontiac Wave, and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Engine Mounting Reaction Rod & Bolts

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Remove the front wheels.
Remove the control arm ball joint and stabilizer shaft link nut, lower.
Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
Remove the engine mounting reaction rod bolts.

Fig 2: Power Steering Pipe Fittings

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Drain the power steering fluid.

CAUTION: When the engine is hot, do not remove the parts listed below from the vehicle. Personal injury can be caused by hot components of the vehicle.

Remove the power steering pipe fittings.
Remove the interim shaft lower joint.

Fig 3: Crossmember Assembly

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CAUTION: Failure to support crossmember can cause crossmember to drop to the ground when crossmember mounting bolts are removed.

Remove the crossmember assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Stabilizer Bar, Power Steering Gear Set & Control Arm

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Remove the stabilizer bar, power steering gear set, and control arm from the crossmember.