FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER 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 suspension crossmember sub-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
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Memorize steering angle neutral point Parking assist monitor system

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Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

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Pre-crash safety system
Adaptive high beam system
Reset power trunk lid Power trunk lid system

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Front wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data and store system information

  2. Perform yaw rate and 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 RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  2. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

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  3. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR


    1. A01Q9XE

      Remove the 2 nuts and front stabilizer bar.

      Tech Tips

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

  4. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B002DF0

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, washer and front suspension member mount bracket sub-assembly, and separate the front lower suspension arm assembly LH.

  5. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  6. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01QBDY

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 washers, 2 front suspension member brace plates and power steering link assembly from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the power steering link assembly together with the front lower suspension arm assembly LH and front lower suspension arm assembly RH.