2. Set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
3. In the passenger compartment, under the pedal assembly, unscrew the clamp bolt of the terminal connection of the lower cardan joint of the intermediate shaft with the steering gear shaft (see "Removal and installation the steering column").
Helpful Hint: When removing the steering column, mark in any way possible the relative positions of the terminal connection of the lower cardan joint of the intermediate shaft and the steering gear shaft.
In addition, the splines of the steering gear shaft and the splines of the lower universal joint have chamfers that must be aligned during installation.
4. Place the vehicle on a lift.
5. If you are working on a viewing ditch, apply the parking brake to the vehicle and install the anti-rollback stops ("shoes") under the rear wheels. Lift both sides of the front of the vehicle and place it on secure supports.
6. Remove both front wheels.
7. Remove the engine splash guards (see "Removal and installation engine mudguards").
8. Remove the lower cover of the front bumper trim (see "Removal and installation the front bumper").
9. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor wire harness clamps from the steering knuckles.
10. Use a screwdriver to pry up the clamp brackets on the front suspension arms...
11. ...fold back the staples...
12. ...and remove the wheel speed sensor wire harnesses.
13. Press the clamps and disconnect the wheel speed sensor wire harness holders from the subframe.
14. Press the clamps...
15. ...and disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the subframe mount.
16. Use a screwdriver to pry up the stoppers...
17. ...and remove the wire harnesses from the clamps.
18. Disconnect the electric fan wiring harness from the subframe.
19. Use a screwdriver to pry up the retainer clip...
20. ...and disconnect the power steering line from the subframe.
Note: This is how the power steering line mounting clips are located on the subframe.
21. Remove the four bolts securing the amplifier to the subframe bracket.
22. Remove the support bracket, unscrew the two nuts securing the inlet pipe to the neutralizer (see "Removal and installation the catalytic converter") and lower the intake pipe down.
23. Unscrew the two nuts securing the flange of the inlet pipe to the additional muffler.
24. Disconnect the flanges of the inlet pipe and the additional muffler, remove the sealing gasket from the studs of the additional muffler flange.
25. Drain the working fluid from the power steering reservoir (see "Replacing the working fluid and bleeding the power steering system").
26. Remove the power steering pressure and drain line bolt and disconnect the lines from the steering gear.
Note: Drain the working fluid flowing out of the pipelines into a prepared container.
27. Unscrew the nut securing the lower strut hinge pin to the stabilizer bar, using a second wrench to hold the pin from turning.
28. Remove the outer tie rod end joint pin from the steering knuckle boss (see "Replacing the outer tie rod end").
29. Unscrew the bolts securing the energy-absorbing element of the bumper to the subframe on the right and left sides and remove them.
30. Loosen the nut of the clamping bolt of the terminal connection of the steering knuckle with the ball joint, holding the bolt from turning, remove the bolt and remove the ball joint pin from the steering knuckle.
31. Using the cooling fan lugs, tie the radiator and condenser to the upper cross member of the radiator frame.
32. Remove the four bolts securing the radiator bracket support (two on the right and two on the left side).
33. Loosen the nuts of the front...
34. ...and the rear supports of the power unit suspension to the subframe, holding the bolts from turning.
35. Remove the power unit support mounting bolts.
36. Install the support under the subframe.
37. Turn out the front...
38. ...and the rear bolts securing the subframe to the body.
39. Remove the front suspension subframe (Fig. 7.3).
Fig. 7.3. Front suspension subframe assembled with stabilizer bar and steering gear: 1, 13 - ball joint pins; 2, 12 - pins of the hinges of the outer ends of the steering rods; 3, 11 - stabilizer struts; 4, 10 - stabilizer bar brackets; 5 - anti-roll bar; 6 - steering mechanism; 7 - rear support of the power unit suspension; 8 - holes for fastening the power steering pipes; 9 - steering gear shaft; 14, 16 - front subframe mount supports to the body; 15 - Front support bracket for powertrain suspension
Note: The front suspension subframe is removed together with the stabilizer bar and steering gear.
40. If necessary, remove the stabilizer bar...
41. ... having unscrewed the four bolts securing the rod brackets to the subframe (two on the right and two on the left side).
42. If necessary, remove the steering gear...
43. ... by unscrewing the nuts of the bolts securing the steering gear to the front suspension subframe on the left and right.
44. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
45. Bleed the power steering system (see "Replacing the working fluid and bleeding the power steering system").
Recommendation: After removing and installing the front suspension subframe, check and, if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment angles (see "Checking and adjusting wheel alignment angles"). Use the services of workshops that have special equipment.