REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
Remove engine assembly with transaxle (Click here).
REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH
Remove the 2 bolts and the No. 1 front stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and power steering link assembly.
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut fixed.
INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS
Install the 2 engine hangers with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.
| Part No. |
|---|
| No. 1 engine hanger 12281-31120 |
| No. 2 engine hanger 12282-31100 |
| Bolts 91671-10825 |
| 33 N*m | 337 kgf*cm | 24 ft.*lbf |
Attach the engine sling device and hang the engine with the chain block.
SEPARATE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the active mount VSV connector and harness clamp.
Loosen the 3 nuts.
Remove the 5 hole plugs.
Remove the 9 nuts.
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the engine with transaxle from the front frame assembly.
REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the 3 bolts, nut, and the front lower suspension arm from the front frame assembly.
Remove the front lower arm bushing stopper from the front lower suspension arm.