FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  3. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE

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  4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (w/ No. 2 Engine Under Cover)

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  5. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

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  6. SEPARATE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. A0021PE

      Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the front shock absorber with coil spring from the front lower suspension arm assembly.

      Note

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

  7. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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  9. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. A00222W

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front lower ball joint assembly from the steering knuckle.

  10. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A002108C02
      *a Jack
      *b Wooden Block
      B003XUN Front of the Vehicle
      B003YLR Wooden block placement location

      Using a jack and wooden block, support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

      Note

      Keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly supported until installation of the front lower suspension arm assembly is complete.

    2. A0020OH

      Loosen the installation nut of the lower No. 2 arm bracket sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not remove the nut.

    3. A0020DO

      Remove the bolt, nut and washer on the front of the front lower suspension arm assembly.

    4. A00237T

      Remove the 4 bolts, nut, strut bar bracket reinforcement and front lower suspension arm assembly.

  11. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

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  12. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 ARM BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A00207O

      Remove the nut, washer and lower No. 2 arm bracket sub-assembly from the front lower suspension arm assembly.