PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine 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.
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
SECURE STEERING WHEEL
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
for LHD: Click here
for RHD: Click here
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR SEAL LH
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE SEAL RH
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY GASKET
REMOVE BATTERY
DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
Remove the 2 bolts and nut, disconnect the engine wire from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.
SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE
DISCONNECT PURGE VALVE (PURGE VSV)
REMOVE NO. 2 SURGE TANK STAY
REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE AIR SURGE TANK TO INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET
REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
for 2WD: Click here
for AWD: Click here
REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET (for Lower Side)
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for AWD)
Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for AWD)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
SEPARATE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
SEPARATE TRANSMISSION OIL THERMOSTAT
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the transmission oil thermostat from the front frame assembly.
SEPARATE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY
Remove the hole plug.
Remove the 3 nuts and separate the front engine mounting insulator assembly.
SEPARATE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
Remove the 2 hole plugs.
Remove the 3 nuts and separate the engine mounting insulator LH from the front frame assembly.
SEPARATE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH
Remove the 2 hole plugs.
Remove the 3 nuts and separate the engine mounting insulator RH from the front frame assembly.
SEPARATE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 hole plugs.
Remove the 2 nuts and separate the rear engine mounting insulator assembly from the front frame assembly.
INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS
for 2WD: Click here
for AWD: Click here
INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT BRIDGE
for 2WD: Click here
for AWD: Click here
INSTALL BELT
for 2WD: Click here
for AWD: Click here
REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
| *a | Chain Block Assembly |
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Turn |
Using the chain block assembly, lift the engine with automatic transaxle assembly until the engine is slightly raised off the front frame assembly.
Note
When suspending the engine with automatic transaxle assembly, do not tighten the chain block assembly more than 41 N*m (418 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf).
Lift the engine with automatic transaxle assembly until the engine is slightly raised off the front frame assembly.
Do not lift the engine with automatic transaxle assembly excessively.
Do not shake the engine with automatic transaxle assembly excessively while it is suspended.
| *a | Engine Lifter |
| *b | Attachment |
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Attachment Placement Location |
Support the front frame assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION:
The front frame assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
If the front frame assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
Note
Use attachments to keep the front frame assembly level.
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Bolt |
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Nut |
Remove the 6 bolts, 2 nuts and frame side rail plate RH and frame side rail plate LH.
Remove the 6 bolts, 2 nuts and front suspension member rear brace RH and front suspension member rear brace LH.
Slowly lower the front frame assembly.
Note
When lowering the front frame assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for 2WD)
Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for 2WD)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
Remove the front stabilizer bar with 2 front No. 2 stabilizer brackets, 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushings and 2 front stabilizer link assemblies from the front frame assembly.
REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly from the front frame assembly.
Note
Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt because the nut has its own stopper.
REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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.
REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 2 FRAME CROSSMEMBER DYNAMIC DAMPER
for 2WD:
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 frame crossmember dynamic damper from the front frame assembly.
for AWD:
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 frame crossmember dynamic damper from the front frame assembly.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT STOPPER
Remove the 2 front suspension member body mounting front stoppers from the front frame assembly.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR STOPPER
Remove the 2 front suspension member body mounting rear stoppers from the front frame assembly.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION
| *1 | Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Front Cushion |
Install SST as shown in the illustration.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, remove each front suspension member body mounting front cushion from the front frame assembly.
Note
Make sure that the claws of SST are securely engaged to the mounting cushion.
Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
Be careful as the mounting cushion may fly out.
The mounting cushion cannot be reused.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION LH
| *1 | Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Rear Cushion LH |
Install SST as shown in the illustration.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, remove the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH from the front frame assembly.
Note
Make sure that the claws of SST are securely engaged to the mounting cushion.
Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
Be careful as the mounting cushion may fly out.
The mounting cushion cannot be reused.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE HOLE PLUG
Remove the 10 hole plugs from the front frame assembly.
Tech Tips
There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.