FRONT STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

   for AD Series Engine:Click here

   for 2AR and 3ZR-FE Engine:Click here

   for 3ZR-FAE Engine:Click hereClick here

   for 2WW Engine:Click hereClick here

4. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER

   Click here

5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

   Click hereClick here

6. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

   for AD Series Engine:Click here

   for 2AR and 3ZR-FE Engine:Click here

   for 3ZR-FAE Engine:Click hereClick here

   for 2WW Engine:Click hereClick here

7. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

   for AD Series Engine:Click here

   for 2AR and 3ZR-FE Engine:Click here

   for 3ZR-FAE Engine:Click hereClick here

   for 2WW Engine:Click hereClick here

8. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

9. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

   Click here

10. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

11. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

12. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    1. 

       Remove the 2 nuts and front stabilizer link assembly LH.

       Tip:

       If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt.

13. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

14. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

15. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

16. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. 

       Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

    2. Disconnect the front lower No. 1 suspension arm from the lower ball joint.

17. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH

    1. 

       Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement LH.

19. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

    1. 

       Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement RH.

20. REMOVE ENGINE FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET REINFORCEMENT LOWER (for 2WW and 3ZR 2WD)

    1. 

       *A	for 3ZR-FE (2WD)
       *B	for 2WW Engine

       Remove the 2 bolts and engine front mounting bracket reinforcement lower.

21. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

    

    1. Remove the 3 bolts and front suspension member rear brace LH.

22. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

23. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the rear engine mounting insulator.

       

    2. 

       *a	Engine Lifter
       *b	Attachment
       	Attachment placement location

       Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

       Note:

       • Make sure to secure the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.

       • Use the attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.

       • The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

       

    4. Slowly lower the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

       Note:

       When lowering the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.

24. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. 

       Remove the 2 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

       Note:

       Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

25. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE

    

    1. Remove the 8 bolts and front suspension member brace from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

26. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

    1. 

       Remove the front stabilizer bar from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

27. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHING LH

    1. 

       Remove the front stabilizer bar bushing from the front stabilizer bar.

28. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHING RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.