FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM(for 2WD) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. w/ VGRS:

      Click here

    2. w/o VGRS:

      Click here

  2. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR

    Click here

  3. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC

    Click here

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH

    Click here

  6. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001FDM

      Remove the clip and nut.

    2. Install SST (attachment) to the front No. 1 suspension lower arm so that there is a space of approximately 2 mm (0.0787 in.) between the front No. 1 suspension lower arm and attachment.

      SST
      09628-50010   ( 09628-05010 )

      Note


      • Be sure to install SST (attachment) as the spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the front No. 1 suspension lower arm and attachment is not less than 2 mm (0.0787 in.).

      A001CIPE02
      *1 Spacer
      *2 Space of approx 2 mm
      *3 (Attachment)
      *4 Tie to vehicle

    3. Using SST, remove the front No. 1 suspension lower arm assembly LH from the lower ball joint.

      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 No. 1 lower arm.

      • Make sure that the bolt of SST and the ball joint are in a straight line when installing SST.

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

      • 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. A001DZE

      Remove the bolt and nut, and then remove the No. 1 suspension lower arm LH.

  7. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001ESG

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

  8. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001CUS

      Remove the 2 nuts and front stabilizer link assembly LH.

      Tech Tips

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

  9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001CRG

      Support the steering knuckle LH with a jack and wooden block.

    2. A001CRY

      Remove the bolt and nut, and then disconnect the bottom side of the pneumatic front LH with shock absorber cylinder assembly from the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH.

    3. A001DMG

      Remove the nut and clip.

    4. 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


      • Be sure to install SST (attachment) as the spacer may shift.

      • 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.).

    5. Using SST, disconnect the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09628-50010   ( 09628-05010 )
      A001D7JE02
      *1 (Attachment)
      *2 Space of approx 2 mm
      *3 Spacer
      *4 Tie to Vehicle

      Note


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

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

      • Make sure that the bolt of SST and the ball joint are in a straight line when installing SST.

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

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

    6. A001B0Z

      Remove the bolt and nut, and then remove the No. 2 suspension lower arm LH.