FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL

Info Added 2017-08-02

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

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

  2. REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  6. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  7. DISCONNECT EARTH WIRE

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  8. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH

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  9. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD BRACKET

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  10. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

  11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

  12. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  13. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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

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

  16. SEPARATE NO. 4 ENGINE WIRE


    1. A0008KT

      Remove the bolt and separate the No. 4 engine wire from the front frame assembly.

  17. DISCONNECT OXYGEN SENSOR


    1. A0008OQ

      Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.

  18. SEPARATE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR


    1. A0006TQ

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

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


    1. A0005DO

      Remove the 2 hole plugs.

    2. A00097N

      Remove the 4 nuts from the engine mounting insulator LH.

    3. A00078CE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block
      A0005GR Front of the Vehicle

      Using a jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle at the position shown in the illustration. While ensuring that there is no interference from the components surrounding the engine, tilt the engine assembly with transaxle to a position that allows the engine mounting insulator LH to be removed.

      Note


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

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

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

      • 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.

    4. A00085B

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

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


    1. A000839

      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. A0007N7

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

      Note

      When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

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

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


    1. A0007YZ

      Remove the 2 hole plugs.

    2. A0008Y3

      Remove the 4 nuts from the engine mounting insulator RH.

    3. A0008M6E03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block
      A0005GR Front of the Vehicle

      Using a jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle at the position shown in the illustration. While ensuring that there is no interference from the components surrounding the engine, tilt the engine assembly with transaxle to a position that allows the engine mounting insulator RH to be removed.

      Note


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

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

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

      • 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.

    4. A0006F5

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

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


    1. A0007DT

      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. A0003MR

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

      Note

      When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

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