FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM (for AWD) REMOVAL

Note

Be sure to read the "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing Click here.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. A01GM4S

      for LHD:

      Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.

    2. A01GI9P

      for RHD:

      Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver LH.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


    1. A01GI9B

      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.

      SST
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      Note

      Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GL7B

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the flexible hose from the steering knuckle.

    2. A01GK2W

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect front disc brake caliper.

      Note


      • Hang the front disc brake caliper assembly with a rope or wire.

      • Do not damage the brake hose.

  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A01GKBTE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front disc and the axle hub if planning to reuse the disc.

    2. Remove the front disc.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH


    1. A01GIF5

      Remove the 4 bolts and dust cover.

  8. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE


    1. A01GHOM

      Disconnect the front speed sensor connector.

      Note

      Do not twist the skid control sensor wire.

    2. Remove the bolt and sensor clamp.

  9. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A01GK3A

      Remove the bolt and speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

      Note


      • Do not damage the tip of the speed sensor.

      • Do not allow foreign matter to contact the tip or installation area of the speed sensor.

  10. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GK0P

      Remove the clip and nut.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the tie rod assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.

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      SST
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      Note


      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    3. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      Note


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

      • Do not damage the dust cover.

      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are the parallel.

      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

  11. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GMJC

      Remove the clip and nut.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the front No. 1 suspension upper arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.

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      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note


      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    3. Using SST, disconnect the front No. 1 suspension upper arm from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      Note


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

      • Do not damage the dust cover.

      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.

      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

  12. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GIDQ

      Remove the clip and nut.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the front No. 2 suspension upper arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.

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      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note


      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    3. Using SST, disconnect the front No. 2 suspension upper arm from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      Note


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

      • Do not damage the dust cover.

      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.

      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

  13. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GKHY

      Remove the 3 bolts. Then disconnect the steering knuckle from the front lower ball joint.

    2. A01GLRB

      Using a plastic-faced hammer, lightly tap the end of the front drive shaft to remove the front axle hub and steering knuckle from the front drive shaft.

      Tech Tips

      If the spline connection is tight, using a brass bar and hammer, tap the front drive shaft.

    3. While supporting the drive shaft, remove the steering knuckle LH.

      Note


      • Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.

      • Suspend the drive shaft assembly with a rope or wire.

      • Be careful when handling or installing the drive shaft as bending or sliding the drive shaft excessively may cause the tripod joint to come out of its groove.

  14. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    A01GJ81

    1. Remove the nut, and then remove the bracket of the front height control sensor LH.

  15. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GHJW

      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 bolt.

  16. REMOVE AIR CONNECTOR CLIP HOLDER


    1. A01GKQJE01

      Pinch and pull the air connector clip holder to release the connector No. 1.

  17. DISCONNECT NO. 4 HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE


    1. Pinch and pull the connector No. 1 to release it.

    2. A01GME7E01

      Using SST, disconnect the No. 4 height control tube from the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH.

      SST
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      Note

      After pulling out the height control tube, replace the O-ring and plate with new ones.

  18. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01GLYAE01

      Remove the 5 clips labeled A.

    2. Lift up the air cleaner inlet cover sub-assembly to detach the 4 clips labeled B, and remove the air cleaner inlet cover sub-assembly.

  19. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. A01GK7CE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LHD
      *B for RHD

      Remove the 5 clips and engine room side cover LH.

  20. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH

    A01GHTF

    1. Remove the 3 nuts and front shock absorber cap LH.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  21. REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR


    1. A01GMBA

      Turn the absorber control actuator counterclockwise 40° and remove it from the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH.

  22. REMOVE FRONT PNEUMATIC SHOCK ABSORBER WITH CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GHJQE01

      When reusing the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH:

      Place matchmarks on the front suspension support assembly and pneumatic cylinder chamber.

    2. A01GL1O

      Remove the nut and upper front shock absorber bracket plate, and disconnect the lower front shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH from the front No. 1 suspension lower arm LH.

    3. A01GM9Y

      Remove the bolt, and disconnect the skid control sensor wire from the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH.

    4. A01GNO4

      Remove the 3 nuts and pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH.

      Note

      Hold the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH to prevent it from dropping.

  23. REMOVE FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER O-RING LH

    Tech Tips

    If replacing the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH with a new one, this procedure is not necessary.


    1. A01GNHN

      Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and remove the tube connector.

    2. A01GN7E

      Using a screwdriver, remove the plate and 2 O-rings.

  24. REMOVE INNER NO. 1 ARM ATTACHMENT PLATE LH


    1. A01GHXD

      Remove the 3 bolts and inner No. 1 arm attachment plate LH.

  25. REMOVE INNER NO. 2 ARM ATTACHMENT PLATE LH


    1. A01GKHA

      Remove the 2 bolts and inner No. 2 arm attachment plate LH.

  26. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and then remove the front No. 1 suspension upper arm assembly LH from the inner No. 1 arm attachment plate LH.

  27. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and then remove the front No. 2 suspension upper arm assembly LH from the inner No. 2 arm attachment plate LH.