FRONT STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL

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

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5. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the 3 clips and under cover.

6. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the 3 clips and under cover.

7. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

8. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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9. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

   Click here

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

    Click here

11. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the 2 nuts and front stabilizer link assembly LH.

       Tech Tips

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

12. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

13. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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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. 

       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. 

       Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement LH.

18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement RH.

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

    
    

    1. 

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

20. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

    

    
    

    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.

       
    2. 

       *a	Engine Lifter
       *b	Attachment
       	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.

       

    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. 

       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.

24. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE

    

    
    

    1. Remove the 8 bolts and front suspension member brace from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

25. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the front stabilizer bar from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

26. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHING LH

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the front stabilizer bar bushing from the front stabilizer bar.

27. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHING RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.