FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE WITH TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Remove the engine with transmission assembly. Click here

  2. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS


    1. A0163K9

      Install the 2 engine hangers with the 2 bolts as shown in the illustration.

      Engine Hanger Part No.
      Item Part No.
      Engine hanger 12081-38020
      Bolt 90119-14120
      Torque:
      43 N*m  { 438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }
    2. A0162TEE01

      Attach an engine sling device and hang the engine with a chain block.

      Note

      When hanging the engine, make sure to hang the engine with the chains at an angle of 50° or less. Otherwise, the engine or engine hangers may be damaged.

  3. REMOVE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK

  4. REMOVE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE


    1. Remove the oil level dipstick sub-assembly.

  5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A0163B7

      Remove the 2 clamps and engine under cover sub-assembly LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

  6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A015YHW

      Remove the 2 clamps and engine under cover sub-assembly RH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE NO.1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR


    1. A01613Y

      Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and No. 1 exhaust manifold heat insulator.

  8. REMOVE NO.2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR


    1. A0162AM

      Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and No. 2 exhaust manifold heat insulator.

  9. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A016283E01

      Remove the 2 nuts, then remove the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the engine.

  10. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR


    1. Remove the 2 engine mounting spacers.

    2. A0163C4

      Remove the 2 nuts and 2 front engine mounting insulators from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

  11. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR


    1. A01633K

      Remove the 2 nuts and the front stabilizer bar.

      Tech Tips

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

  12. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01622Q

      Remove the 4 bolts, washer and separate the front lower suspension arm assembly LH.

  13. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  14. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A0160OM

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 washers, 2 nuts, and the power steering link assembly from the front suspension crossmember.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the power steering link assembly together with the front lower suspension arm assembly.