FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM(for 1AR-FE) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR SEAL LH

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  5. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE SEAL RH

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  6. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

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  7. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE

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  9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  11. REMOVE BATTERY

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  12. SEPARATE NO. 2 ENGINE WIRE


    1. A0028W8

      Disengage the clamp and separate the No. 2 engine wire.

  13. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET


    1. A002AQ9

      Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner bracket.

  14. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  15. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  16. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  17. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH (for LH Side)

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  18. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (for RH Side)

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  19. SEPARATE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR


    1. A002BWO

      Remove the hole plug.

    2. A0026YZ

      Remove the 3 nuts to separate the front engine mounting insulator from the front frame assembly.

  20. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH

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  21. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD BRACKET

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  22. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH (for LH Side)


    1. A0029M4

      Remove the 2 hole plugs.

    2. A0028RO

      Remove the 4 nuts from the engine mounting insulator LH.

    3. A00294JC01
      *a Jack
      *b Wooden Block
      B003ZIE Front of the Vehicle
      B004057 Wooden Block Placement Location

      Using a jack and a wooden block, support the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH at the position shown in the illustration.

    4. A0027ZQC01
      *a Jack
      *b Wooden Block
      B003ZIE Front of the Vehicle
      B004057 Wooden Block Placement Location

      Using a jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle at the position shown in the illustration.

    5. While ensuring that the engine assembly with transaxle does not interfere with surrounding components, jack up the engine assembly with transaxle and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH to the position where the engine mounting insulator LH can be removed.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • Do not position the wooden block under the oil pan.

      • Do not damage the components surrounding the engine assembly with transaxle.

      • Do not damage the front drive shaft assembly.

      • Tilt the engine assembly with transaxle as little as possible.

      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

      Tech Tips

      Jack up the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH to prevent damage to the front drive shaft assembly.

    6. Remove the engine mounting insulator LH from the front frame assembly.

    7. Lower the engine assembly with transaxle to its original position.

      Note


      • Do not damage the components surrounding the engine assembly with transaxle.

      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.

      • Keep the engine assembly with transaxle supported until installation of the engine mounting insulator LH is complete.

    8. Remove the jack and wooden block that are used to support the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH.

  23. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)


    1. A0028GF

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front lower ball joint assembly.

    2. A0028Z3

      Remove the 3 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly.

      Note

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

    3. Remove the front lower arm bushing stopper from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH.

  24. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH (for RH Side)


    1. A0029KV

      Remove the 2 hole plugs.

    2. A0029XS

      Remove the 4 nuts from the engine mounting insulator RH.

    3. A0028BKC01
      *a Jack
      *b Wooden Block
      B003ZIE Front of the Vehicle
      B004057 Wooden Block Placement Location

      Using a jack and a wooden block, support the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH at the position shown in the illustration.

    4. A0029SGC01
      *a Jack
      *b Wooden Block
      B003ZIE Front of the Vehicle
      B004057 Wooden Block Placement Location

      Using a jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle at the position shown in the illustration.

    5. While ensuring that the engine assembly with transaxle does not interfere with surrounding components, jack up the engine assembly with transaxle and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH to the position where the engine mounting insulator RH can be removed.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • Do not position the wooden block under the oil pan.

      • Do not damage the components surrounding the engine assembly with transaxle.

      • Do not damage the front drive shaft assembly.

      • Tilt the engine assembly with transaxle as little as possible.

      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

      Tech Tips

      Jack up the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH to prevent damage to the front drive shaft assembly.

    6. Remove the engine mounting insulator RH from the front frame assembly.

    7. Lower the engine assembly with transaxle to its original position.

      Note


      • Do not damage the components surrounding the engine assembly with transaxle.

      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.

      • Keep the engine assembly with transaxle supported until installation of the engine mounting insulator RH is complete.

    8. Remove the jack and the wooden block that are used to support the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH.

  25. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)


    1. A0029R6

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH from the front lower ball joint assembly.

    2. A0029JN

      Remove the 3 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH from the front frame assembly.

      Note

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

    3. Remove the front lower arm bushing stopper from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH.