FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 1AZ-FE) REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition 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 Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  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


    1. A01EVIB

      Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the wire harness from the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    2. A01EYMF

      Remove the 10 bolts and front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EX8D

      Remove the 2 nuts and No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EV7D

      Disconnect the vacuum switching valve connector.

    2. Disconnect the 2 vacuum switching valve vacuum hoses.

    3. Disconnect the purge line hose from the 2 clamps.

    4. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

    5. Disconnect the wire harness clamp.

    6. Loosen the 2 bolts and separate the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.

    7. A01EW34

      Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.

    8. A01EX2PE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Air Cleaner Hose Clamp

      Lock the air cleaner hose clamp as shown in the illustration, and disconnect the air cleaner cap sub-assembly from the throttle with motor body assembly.

    9. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ESTN

      Disconnect the wire harness clamp.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case sub-assembly.

  9. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EX2T

      Remove the 3 bolts and engine moving control rod sub-assembly.

  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. DISCONNECT OXYGEN SENSOR


    1. A01EYXZ

      Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.

  17. SEPARATE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR


    1. A01EV6D

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

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


    1. A01EX06

      Remove the 2 hole plugs.

    2. A01EUOI

      Remove the 4 nuts from the engine mounting insulator LH.

    3. A01EXCZE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

      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. A01EVUK

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

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


    1. A01EWRJ

      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. A01ETG8

      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.

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


    1. A01EYIG

      Remove the 2 hole plugs.

    2. A01EYQY

      Remove the 4 nuts from the engine mounting insulator RH.

    3. A01EUH0E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

      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. A01EXGB

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

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


    1. A01EUM9

      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. A01ESTV

      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.