FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. REMOVE FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EOW7

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the nut, bolt and sensor.

  3. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

    A01EOOME01

    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the sensor wire from the steering knuckle and suspension upper arm.

  4. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE LH


    1. A01ENEU

      Support the front suspension lower arm LH with a jack.

    2. Remove the clip and the nut.

    3. A01ENM1E01

      Using SST, disconnect the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle.

      SST
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      Note

      Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON TRIM PACKING B


    1. A01ENLB

      Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and apron trim packing.

  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON TRIM PACKING D

    A01EPVF

    1. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and apron trim packing.

  7. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY

    A01ER0V

    1. Remove the nut, bolt, 2 washers and suspension upper arm.