FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

    Tech Tips

    Remove engine assembly with transaxle Click here.

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH


    1. A017DRG

      Remove the 2 bolts and the No. 1 front stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  4. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

  5. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A017BH9

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and power steering link assembly.

      Note

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

  6. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS


    1. A017DNOE01

      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
      Torque:
      33 N*m  { 337 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

    2. Attach the engine sling device and hang the engine with the chain block.

  7. SEPARATE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY


    1. A017EBR

      Disconnect the active mount VSV connector and harness clamp.

    2. Loosen the bolt and 2 nuts.

      A017CV4E01

    3. Remove the 5 hole plugs.

      A017DSBE01

    4. Remove the 9 nuts.

      A017ERYE01
    5. A017EAV

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the engine with transaxle from the front frame assembly.

  8. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM


    1. A017CXW

      Remove the 3 bolts, nut, and the front lower suspension arm from the front frame assembly.

    2. Remove the front lower arm bushing stopper from the front lower suspension arm.