FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)


    1. A01FHYR

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the skid control sensor wire from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

      Note

      Be careful not to deform the bracket of the front shock absorber with coil spring when removing the bolt.

  3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for AWD)


    1. A01FFG6

      Remove the 3 bolts and separate the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle and front shock absorber with coil spring.

      Note

      Be careful not to deform the bracket of the front shock absorber with coil spring when removing the bolt.

  4. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FGVA

      Remove the clip and castle nut.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) to the front suspension upper arm assembly so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.

      SST
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      A01FEP2E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Claw *2 Body
      *3 Nut *4 Spacer
      *a Parallel *b Space of approx. 1 mm
      *c Turn - -

      Note


      • Be sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    3. Using SST, separate the front suspension upper arm from the steering knuckle.

      SST
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      CAUTION:

      Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      Note


      • Do not damage the dust cover.

      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.

      • Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

  5. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


    1. Remove the clip and castle nut.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) to the tie rod assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0397 in.) between the arm and spacers.

      SST
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      Note


      • Be sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm (0.0397 in.) or less.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Body *2 Claw
      *3 Nut *4 Spacer
      *5 Spacer B - -
      *a Parallel *b 1 mm (0.0397 in.)

    3. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      CAUTION:

      Apply MP grease to the threads of SST.

      Note


      • Do not damage the dust cover.

      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.

      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

      • If the axle carrier spacer (*4) comes out of position, replace the axle carrier.

  6. REMOVE UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER CAP (w/ AVS)


    1. A01FDGN

      Remove the 3 nuts and upper shock absorber cap.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  7. REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR (w/ AVS)


    1. Turn the absorber control actuator counterclockwise 40° to remove it from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

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      Text in Illustration
      *A 2WD *B AWD
      *a 40° - -

  8. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 2WD)


    1. A01FEJNE01

      Support the front suspension lower arm with a jack. Be sure to place a wooden block between the jack and the front suspension lower arm to avoid damage.

    2. Loosen the bolt while holding the nut. Separate the lower part of the front shock absorber from the front suspension lower arm.

      Note

      Do not remove the nut.

    3. A01FIOD

      Loosen the lock nut of the front shock absorber.

      Note


      • Do not remove the lock nut.

      • Loosen the lock nut only when disassembling the front shock absorber with coil spring.

    4. A01FGFD

      Remove the 3 nuts from the upper side of the front suspension support.

    5. Slowly lower the jack. Remove the bolt from the lower side to remove the front shock absorber with coil spring.

  9. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for AWD)


    1. A01FE95

      Support the front suspension lower arm with a jack.

      Note

      Be sure to place a wooden block between the jack and the front suspension lower arm to avoid damage.

    2. Remove the nut and front shock absorber upper bracket plate.

      Note

      Insert the front shock absorber bracket lower to secure the front shock absorber with coil spring.

    3. A01FGBD

      Loosen the lock nut of the front shock absorber.

      Note


      • Do not remove the lock nut.

      • Loosen the lock nut only when disassembling the front shock absorber with coil spring.

    4. A01FEQO

      Remove the 3 nuts from the upper side of the front suspension support.

    5. Slowly lower the jack.

    6. Remove the bolt from the lower side to remove the front shock absorber with coil spring.

  10. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FGDY

      Remove the 2 bolts and front suspension upper arm.