FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for AWD) REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    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.

  3. 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
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )
      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
      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.

  4. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


    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
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      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.

      A01FF3LE08
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Body *2 Claw
      *3 Nut *4 Spacer
      *5 Spacer B - -
      *a Parallel *b 1 mm (0.0397 in.)
      *c Molybdenum Grease Application Area - -

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

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      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.

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

  5. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FHKH

      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.

  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.

      A01FIFBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A 2WD *B AWD
      *a 40° - -

  8. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    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 and front No. 3 spring support reinforcement.

  9. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01FF39

      Remove the 13 screws, 3 clips and engine under cover.

  10. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FF8EE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      A01FGIV 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.

    2. A01FFQ9

      Remove the 2 bolts from the front lower ball joint.

    3. A01FIGY

      Loosen the installation nut of the lower arm No. 2 bracket sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not remove the nut.

    4. A01FE7KE05
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put a matchmark on the front suspension camber No. 2 adjust cam.

      Tech Tips

      Put a matchmark on the bolt.

    5. Remove the nut.

    6. A01FEHLE01

      Remove the 4 bolts, side rail plate and front suspension lower arm with the lower arm No. 2 bracket sub-assembly.

  11. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT


    1. Secure the front suspension lower arm assembly LH in a vise using aluminum plates.

    2. Remove the clip and castle nut.

    3. A01FHIPE01

      Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint from the front suspension lower arm.

      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.

  12. REMOVE LOWER ARM NO. 2 BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FGF4E01

      Remove the nut, washer and lower arm No. 2 bracket sub-assembly from the front suspension lower arm.