FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE


    1. A01FVGK

      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 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FQIS

      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 )
      A01FV4WE02
      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 molybdenum 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. REMOVE UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER CAP


    1. A01FRX6

      Remove the 3 nuts and upper shock absorber cap.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  5. REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR


    1. A01FQUFE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a 40°

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. A01FVCEE01

      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. A01FRLZ

      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. A01FQBF

      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.

  7. 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   ( 09961-02060 )

      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.

      A01FTT7E04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Body *2 Claw
      *3 Nut *4 Spacer B
      *a Parallel *b 1 mm (0.0397 in.)
      *c Molybdenum Grease Application Area *d String
      *e Place the wrench here - -

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

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note


      • Apply grease molybdenum grease to the threads and the tip of SST.

      • 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.

  8. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FSX4

      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.

  9. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01FVWF

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

  10. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE


    1. A01FSFT

      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.

  11. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01FRKR

      Remove the 4 screws, 2 grommets and No. 2 engine under cover.

  12. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FTMGE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      A01FTNO 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. A01FTU2

      Remove the 2 bolts from the front lower ball joint.

    3. A01FSQI

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

      Note

      Do not remove the nut.

    4. A01FS77

      Remove the bolt, washer and nut on the front of the front suspension lower arm.

    5. A01FVQF

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

  13. 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. A01FVWEE01

      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.

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


    1. A01FTUC

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