FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 2WD) REMOVAL

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
1. 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.

SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY

Remove the clip and castle nut.

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: 09960-20010 ( 09961-02060 )

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*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.).

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

SST

09960-20010 ( 09961-02010 )

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.

REMOVE UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER CAP (w/ AVS)
1. Remove the 3 nuts and upper shock absorber cap.
2. Disconnect the connector.

REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR (w/ AVS)

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

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*A	2WD	*B	AWD
*a	40°	-	-

REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
1. 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. 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. 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 and front No. 3 spring support reinforcement.

SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Remove the clip and castle nut.

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: 09960-20010 ( 09961-02060 )

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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*1	Body	*2	Claw
*3	Nut	*4	Spacer B
*a	Parallel	*b	1 mm (0.0397 in.)
*c	Molybdenum Grease Application Area	-	-

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

SST

09960-20010 ( 09961-02060 )

CAUTION:

Apply grease molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and the tip 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.

REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 nuts and the front stabilizer link assembly LH.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *A for 2WD
  
  *B for AWD
  
  for 2WD:
  
  Remove the 13 screws, 3 clips and engine under cover.
2. for AWD:
  
  Remove the 10 screws, 3 clips and engine under cover.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
1. Remove the 4 bolts, and then turn the clip and remove the front suspension member brace.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Do not remove the clip from the front suspension member brace.
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
1. Remove the 4 screws and No. 2 engine under cover.

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*A	for 2WD
*B	for AWD

REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY

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*1	Wooden Block
	Front of the Vehicle

Support the front suspension crossmember with a transmission jack.

Note

Be sure to place a wooden block between the front suspension crossmember and transmission jack.

Remove the 2 bolts from the front lower ball joint.
Loosen the installation nut of the lower arm No. 2 bracket sub-assembly.

Note

Do not remove the nut.
Remove the bolt, washer and nut on the front of the front suspension lower arm.
Remove the 4 bolts, side rail plate and front suspension lower arm with the lower arm No. 2 bracket sub-assembly.

REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
1. Secure the front suspension lower arm assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
2. Remove the clip and castle nut.
3. Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint from the front suspension lower arm assembly.
  
  SST
  
  09950-40011 ( 09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
  Note
  
  Do not damage the front suspension lower arm assembly.
  
  Do not damage the lower ball joint dust boot.
REMOVE LOWER ARM NO. 2 BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut, washer and lower arm No. 2 bracket sub-assembly from the front suspension lower arm.