FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM(for 2WD) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the front lower suspension arm removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment

  • Clearing zero point calibration data

  • Yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration

 VSC malfunctioning

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Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Engine Under Cover Assembly)

  3. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (w/ ABS)


    1. B0068H8

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the front speed sensor LH.

  4. DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

    B0068T8

    1. Remove the nut and bolt.

      Tech Tips

      While fixing the nut in place, loosen and remove the bolt.

    2. Disconnect the front shock absorber with coil spring from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH.

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01LGCE

      Remove the nut and disconnect the front stabilizer link assembly LH from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH.

      Tech Tips

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B0068CKC01
      *a Turn

      Using SST, remove the front No. 1 spring bumper sub-assembly.

      SST
      09922-10010

      Note

      Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.

  7. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    B0068E2

    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the front lower ball joint attachment LH from the steering knuckle.

    2. B0069C2C01
      *1 No. 1 Camber Adjusting Cam
      *2 No. 2 Camber Adjusting Cam
      *a Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the No. 1 camber adjusting cam and vehicle frame, and No. 2 camber adjusting cam and vehicle frame.

    3. Remove the 2 nuts, No. 1 and No. 2 camber adjusting cams, 2 camber adjusting cams and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH.

  8. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH


    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. B00697UN01

      Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint attachment LH.

      SST
      09628-00011

  9. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 2 ARM BUSH LH


    1. A01L8M6

      Using a hammer and chisel, strike and bend the entire flange of the bush as shown in the illustration.

    2. B0068K3N01

      Using SST and a press, press out the front lower No. 2 arm bush LH.

      SST
      09632-36010
      09950-00020

  10. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 ARM BUSH LH


    1. B0068SKN01

      Using SST and a press, press out the front lower No. 1 arm bush LH.

      SST
      09710-14013   ( 09710-00021 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00410 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07360 )

  11. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B0068DEC01
      *a Protective tape

      Using 2 screwdrivers and a hammer, remove the snap ring.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. B0068KEC01
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint assembly LH.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04031, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09710-22021   ( 09710-01081 )