FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER (for AWD) REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

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  2. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY


    1. A01GKTHE01

      Remove the 4 nuts and front frame assembly.

  3. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR


    1. A01GIXPE02

      Remove the 2 nuts, 2 engine mounting spacers and 2 front engine mounting insulators.

  4. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GLNE

      Remove the 2 nuts and front stabilizer link.

      Tech Tips

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

  5. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  6. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH


    1. A01GMW6

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

  7. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  8. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR


    1. Remove the front stabilizer bar from the vehicle.

  9. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GLF3

      Remove the 4 bolts and bracket.

  10. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01GKJF

      Remove the 4 bolts and bracket.

  11. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01GMLO

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 washers and power steering link from the front frame.

  12. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH


    1. A01GK22

      Remove the clip and nut.

    2. Install SST (attachment) to the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 2 mm (0.0787 in.) between the front No. 2 suspension lower arm and attachment.

      SST
      09628-50010   ( 09628-05010 )

      Note

      As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the front No. 2 suspension lower arm and attachment is not less than 2 mm (0.0787 in.).

    3. Using SST, remove the front No. 2 suspension lower arm from the front lower ball joint.

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      SST
      09628-50010   ( 09628-05010 )

      Note


      • Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      • Do not damage the dust cover of the front No. 2 lower arm.

      • Make sure that the bolt of SST and the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH are in a straight line when installing SST.

      • Do not apply a torque of 160 N*m (1631 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf) or more to SST as it may be damaged.

    4. A01GLP7E03

      Put matchmarks on the front suspension toe adjusting cam and front frame assembly.

    5. Put matchmarks on the front suspension No. 2 toe adjusting plate and front frame assembly.

    6. A01GJDX

      Remove the nut, front suspension No. 2 toe adjusting plate and bolt.

    7. Remove the front suspension toe adjusting cam and the front suspension lower arm LH.

  13. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE LOWER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GNAR

      Remove the nut and front shock absorber upper bracket plate, and disconnect the front shock absorber lower bracket from the front suspension lower arm LH.

  15. REMOVE LOWER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  16. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GK9LE01

      Put matchmarks on the camber adjusting cam and front frame assembly.

    2. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjusting cam and front frame assembly.

    3. Remove the nut and No. 2 camber adjusting cam.

    4. Remove the camber adjusting cam and front suspension lower arm LH.

  17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.