FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

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  3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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  4. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  5. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  7. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  9. REMOVE CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER (w/ Cover)

  10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Full Cover Type)

  11. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  12. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  13. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A012I0K

      Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly LH from the front stabilizer bar.

      Note

      Do not damage the boot of the ball joint.

      Tech Tips

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

  14. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  16. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  17. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  18. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LOWER REINFORCEMENT (w/ Reinforcement)


    1. A012IAY

      Remove the 2 bolts and front engine mounting bracket lower reinforcement.

  20. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH


    1. A012JBS

      Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement LH.

  21. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH


    1. Type A:


      1. A012GK7

        Remove the 3 bolts, clip and front suspension member rear brace LH.

    2. Type B:


      1. A012M4W

        Remove the 3 bolts and front suspension member rear brace LH.

  23. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  24. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. for 1ZR-FE, 1ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FE, 1AD-FTV:


      1. A012FD4

        Remove the 2 bolts and 2 wiring harness clamp brackets from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear engine mounting insulator from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

      A012FWY
    3. A012LIKC02
      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      A012F6O Attachment Placement Location

      Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

      CAUTION:


      • The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

      • Make sure to secure the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.

      Note

      Use the attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.

    4. Remove the 2 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

      A012J2H

    5. Slowly lower the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

      Note

      When lowering the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.

  25. REMOVE FRONT CROSS MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A012HF6C02
      *a Jack
      *b Wooden Block

      Using a jack and wooden blocks, support the engine and transaxle assembly.

    2. A012F7J

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front engine mounting insulator from the front cross member sub-assembly.

    3. A012N7D

      Remove the 4 bolts and front cross member sub-assembly.

  26. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

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


    1. A012JWNC01
      A012M0O Bolt
      A012L0C Nut

      Remove the 2 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

      Note

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

  28. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  29. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE

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  30. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR


    1. Remove the front stabilizer bar with 2 front stabilizer bar bushings from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.