FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM 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 FRONT WHEEL

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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  4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  5. LOOSEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

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  6. LOOSEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

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  7. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  8. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

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  9. DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH

    B00193J

    1. Remove the nut and bolt, and disconnect the shock absorber from the lower side.

  10. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH

    B0019XW

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the attachment from the steering knuckle.

  11. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM LOWER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B00193K

      Support the front suspension LH with a jack.

    2. B0018X0E07
      *1 Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjusting cam and No. 2 suspension toe adjusting plate.

    3. Remove the nut, washer, No. 2 camber adjusting cam, camber adjusting cam assembly, bolt, toe adjusting cam, No. 2 suspension toe adjusting plate and front No. 1 suspension arm lower LH.

  12. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH


    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. Using SST, remove the lower ball joint attachment.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04031, 09958-04011, 09952-04010 )
      09955-04090
      B0019N0E01
      *1 Claw A
      *2 Claw B

      Note

      Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

      Tech Tips

      Claw A 09955-04090

      Claw B 09955-04031