FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure listed is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A0160QX

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

      Note

      Be careful not to deform the bracket of the front shock absorber with coil spring when removing the bolt.

    2. Disconnect the front speed sensor connector.

  3. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A0162CIE03

      Remove the 2 nuts and the front stabilizer link from the front lower suspension arm.

      Tech Tips

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

  4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A015YW2

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Note

      Use a wire or an equivalent tool to hang the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A01603AE01

      Remove the front disc from the front axle hub.

      Tech Tips

      Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.

  6. SEPARATE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Support the front lower suspension arm with a jack.

      Note

      Be sure to place a wooden block between the jack and the front lower suspension arm to avoid damage.

    2. A0162S1E01

      Remove the nut while holding the bolt.

      Note

      Do not remove the bolt.

  7. SEPARATE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A015ZXD

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the steering knuckle with axle assembly.

  8. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT


    1. A01632PE01

      Remove the clip and nut.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the front lower ball joint as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02050, 09961-02050, 09961-02010 )
      A015Z81E01

      Note

      As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the arm and spacers is less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    3. Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint from the front lower suspension arm as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )
      A0161QPE01

      CAUTION:

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

      Note


      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the coil spring to prevent SST from falling off.

      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

      • Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

      • Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.

  9. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

  10. REMOVE NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  11. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A015Z0JE04

      Support the front suspension crossmember with a transmission jack.

      Note

      Be sure to place a wooden block between the front suspension crossmember and transmission jack.

    2. A015YWD

      Loosen the nut of the No. 2 lower arm bracket assembly.

      Note

      Do not remove the nut.

    3. A016318

      Remove the bolt, washer, and nut on the front of the front lower suspension arm assembly.

    4. A01608ZE01

      Remove the 4 bolts, a nut, side rail plate, and front lower suspension arm assembly with the No. 2 lower arm bracket assembly.

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER ARM BRACKET ASSEMBLY


    1. A015ZF7E01

      Remove the nut, washer, and No. 2 lower arm bracket assembly from the front lower suspension arm assembly.