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
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (w/ No. 2 Engine Under Cover)
SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
SEPARATE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
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.
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front lower ball joint assembly from the steering knuckle.
REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
| *a | Jack |
| *b | Wooden Block |
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Front of the Vehicle |
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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.
Loosen the installation nut of the lower No. 2 arm bracket sub-assembly.
Note
Do not remove the nut.
Remove the bolt, nut and washer on the front of the front lower suspension arm assembly.
Remove the 4 bolts, nut, strut bar bracket reinforcement and front lower suspension arm assembly.
REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 ARM BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut, washer and lower No. 2 arm bracket sub-assembly from the front lower suspension arm assembly.