FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the front lower suspension arm assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data and system information

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor and roll rate and vertical acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information

  • VSC disabled or malfunctioning

  • DTCs are output

  • Slip indicator light illuminated

  • ABS warning light illuminated

  • Theft deterrent system (Tilt sensor)

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Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  4. SEPARATE FRONT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

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  5. SEPARATE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. B002DJC

      Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the front shock absorber with coil spring from the front lower suspension arm assembly.

      Note

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  7. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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  8. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. B002DCO

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front lower ball joint assembly from the steering knuckle.

  9. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. B002D6QC01
      *a Jack
      *b Wooden Block
      B002DP3 Front of the Vehicle
      B002CL1 Wooden block placement location

      Using a jack and wooden block, support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

      Note

      Keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly supported until installation of the front lower suspension arm assembly is complete.

    2. B002CKR

      Loosen the installation nut of the lower No. 2 arm bracket sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not remove the nut.

    3. B002CEG

      Remove the bolt, nut and washer on the front of the front lower suspension arm assembly.

    4. B002ECF

      Remove the 4 bolts, nut, strut bar bracket reinforcement, front suspension member mount bracket sub-assembly and front lower suspension arm assembly.

  10. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

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  11. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 ARM BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B002D9B

      Remove the nut, washer and lower No. 2 arm bracket sub-assembly from the front lower suspension arm assembly.