FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the procedure up to Remove Engine Assembly with Transaxle Click here.

  2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for AWD)


    1. A01ELHQ

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

  3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for AWD)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  4. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

  5. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


    1. A01EMFO

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

      Note

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

  6. SEPARATE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


    1. A01EK0G

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear engine mounting insulator assembly from the rear engine mounting bracket.

  7. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EJIR

      Disconnect the 2 clamps with the engine wire.

    2. A01EKTAE05

      Remove the 2 nuts and separate the engine mounting insulators RH and LH.

    3. A01ELR2

      Remove the bolt and separate the front engine mounting insulator.

    4. Remove the front frame assembly from the engine assembly with transaxle.

  8. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH


    1. A01EJJ6

      Remove the 2 hole plugs.

    2. Remove the 3 nuts and engine mounting insulator LH.

      Tech Tips

      Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator is necessary.

  9. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM


    1. A01EJO2

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

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