FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

    for AD Series Engine: Click here

    for 2AR and 3ZR-FE Engine: Click here

    for 3ZR-FAE Engine: Click here

  4. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER

    Click here

  5. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH


    1. A01KD3G

      Remove the 3 clips and under cover.

  6. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH


    1. A01KBVW

      Remove the 3 clips and under cover.

  7. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

  8. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

    Click here

  9. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  11. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01KAU1C01
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

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

      Tech Tips

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

  12. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  14. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  15. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01KCOC

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

    2. Disconnect the front lower No. 1 suspension arm from the lower ball joint.

  16. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH


    1. A01KDDV

      Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement LH.

  18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH


    1. A01KCU9

      Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement RH.

  19. REMOVE ENGINE FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET REINFORCEMENT LOWER (for 1AD and 3ZR 2WD)


    1. A01KB99

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

  20. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

    A01KB8D

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

  21. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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

      A01KBWB
    2. A01KC3WC03
      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      A01KCE6 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.

      Note


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

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

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

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

      A01KDD7

    4. 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.

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


    1. A01KCIW

      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.