FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

   
   

   1. 

      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.

   2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.

3. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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4. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH

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6. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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7. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the clip and nut.

   2. Install SST (attachment) to the front No. 2 suspension lower arm 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

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

   3. Using SST, remove the front No. 2 suspension lower arm from the lower ball joint assembly.

      SST

      09628-50010   ( 09628-05010 )

      

      *1	(Attachment)
      *2	Space of approx 2 mm
      *3	Tie to Vehicle

      Note

      
      

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

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

      • Make sure that the bolt of SST and the front No. 2 suspension lower arm 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. 

      *1

      Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front suspension toe adjusting cam and front frame assembly.

   5. Put matchmarks on the front suspension No. 2 toe adjusting plate and front frame assembly.

   6. 

      Remove the nut, front suspension No. 2 toe adjusting plate and bolt.

   7. Remove the front suspension toe adjusting cam and the front suspension lower arm LH.

8. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

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9. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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10. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

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

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

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13. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH

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14. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH

    

    
    

    1. Remove the clip and nut.

    2. Install SST (attachment) to the front lower ball joint so that there is a space of approximately 2 mm (0.0787 in.) between the front lower ball joint and attachment.

       SST

       09628-50010   ( 09628-05010 )

       Note

       
       

       • As SST may become damaged, make sure the front lower ball joint between the arm and attachment is not 2 mm (0.0787 in.) or less.

       • Be sure to install SST (attachment) in order to prevent damage to the lower ball joint stud.

    3. Using SST, remove the lower ball joint from the front suspension lower arm.

       SST

       09628-50010   ( 09628-05010 )

       

       *1	Tie to Vehicle
       *2	(Attachment)
       *3	Space of approx 2 mm

       Note

       
       

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

       • Do not damage the dust cover of the lower arm.

       • Make sure that the bolt of SST and the front No. 2 suspension lower arm 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.

15. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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16. DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    

    
    

    1. Remove the nut and front shock absorber upper bracket plate, and disconnect the front shock absorber lower bracket from the front suspension lower arm LH.

17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    

    *1

    Matchmark

    
    

    1. Put matchmarks on the camber adjusting cam and front frame assembly.

    2. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjusting cam and front frame assembly.

    3. Remove the nut and No. 2 camber adjusting cam.

    4. Remove the camber adjusting cam and front suspension lower arm LH.