FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. INSPECT FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Check that there is no looseness on the ball joint by shaking the upper arm up and down by hand.

  3. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH

    A01J52IE01

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the speed sensor wire.

  4. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J5FRE01

      Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link from the steering knuckle.

      Tech Tips

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

  5. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    A01J5F9E01

    1. Support the lower arm with a jack.

    2. Remove the clip and nut.

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

      SST
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    4. A01J5VPE01

      Remove the nut, 2 retainers and bolt.

    5. Remove the upper arm.