FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM(for 2AR-FE LH Side) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment Perform system variant learning and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

  • VSC disabled or malfunctioning

  • DTCs are output

  • Slip indicator light illuminated

  • ABS warning light illuminated

Click here

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)

 Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system

for Initialization: Click here

for Calibration: Click here

Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization Lighting system (EXT)

Click here

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

    Click here

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

    Click here

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

    Click here

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

    Click here

  6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  7. REMOVE BATTERY

    Click here

  8. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  9. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B00701N

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front lower ball joint assembly LH.

  10. SEPARATE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR


    1. B006Z1V

      Remove the 3 nuts and separate the front engine mounting insulator from the front frame assembly.

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


    1. B006XWWC01
      *a Jack
      *b Wooden Block
      B006Z38 Front of the Vehicle
      B006Y8C Wooden Block Placement Location

      Using a jack and wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle at the position shown in the illustration.

      Note


      • Do not position the wooden block under the oil pan.

      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.

    2. B0071PK

      Remove the bolt and nut and separate the engine mounting insulator LH from the engine mounting bracket sub-assembly LH.

    3. While ensuring that there is no interference from the components surrounding the engine, tilt the engine assembly with transaxle to a position that allows the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH bolt.

      Note


      • Do not damage the components surrounding the engine assembly with transaxle.

      • Tilt the engine assembly with transaxle as little as possible.

      • Keep the engine assembly with transaxle supported until installation of the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH.

    4. B006ZS4

      Remove the 3 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly.

      Note

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

    5. Remove the front lower arm bushing stopper from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH.